New Zealand
1981- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records K 8699
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Joan ArmatradingNo Love
Vinyl pressings
No Love
by Joan Armatrading · 1981
10 pressings6 countriesPop RockRock
No Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of No Love
5 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 4 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 8179
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
AMS 8179 A2Runout (Etched) Side A
AMS 8179 B2Runout (Etched) Side B
TOWNHOUSERunout (Stamped) Both Sides
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records K-8699
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records K8699
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 557
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AM557-ASLabel Side A
AM557-BSLabel Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | A&M Records K-8699First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Australia | A&M Records K8699First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Canada | A&M Records AM 557First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1981 | New Zealand | A&M Records K 8699First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | UK | A&M Records AMS 8179First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Unknown | A&M Records AMRS 13747", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Spain | A&M Records AMS 92007", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | US | A&M Records AM 5577", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | UK | A&M Records AMS 81797", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | A&M Records AMS 81797", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ANo Love4:00
- BDollars3:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of No Love are there?
10 vinyl pressings of No Love are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was No Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in New Zealand, UK, Australia, Canada. One of them is A&M Records K 8699.
How do I tell if my copy of No Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K 8699, AMS 8179, K-8699, K8699) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is No Love on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
