US
1989- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-23928
- Format
- 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
MCA-8582 FDS-2 ⧈-G-⧈ 1Side A runout
MCA-8583 FDS-1 FUTURE DISC ⧈-G-⧈ 2Side B runout
MCA8582Side A label
MCA8583Side B label
Vinyl pressings
Real Love
by Jody Watley · 1989
25 pressings8 countriesSynth-popContemporary R&BFunkNew Jack Swing
Real Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Real Love
25 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 8 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.
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-53484
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MC-28160E-FDS-6 回-G-回 3Runout, Side A, Etched
MC-28167R-FDS-1Runout, Side B, Etched
MC 28160ELabel side A
MC 28167RLabel side B
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-23928
- Format
- 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
MCA-8582 FDS - 1 FUTURE DISCSide One Runout Etched
MCA-8583 FDS - 1 FUTURE DISCSide Two Runout Etched
MCA8582Side One label
MCA8583Side Two Label
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-53484
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MC-28160E-FDS-3 ◈-P-◈Runout, side A, etched, ◈-P-◈ stamped, variant 1
MC-28167R-FDS-3Runout, side B, etched, variant 1
MC-28160E-FDS-4 ◈-P-◈Runout, side A, variant 2
MC-28167R-FDS-4 ◈-P-◈Runout, side B, variant 2
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records L33-17792
- Format
- 12", Promo
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-53484
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | MCA Records 0-23928First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | Australia | MCA Records 7.53484First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-23928First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-53484First year7" | 7" |
| 1989 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-53484First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Europe | MCA Records 257 633-7 / MCA Records 257 633-7 LAFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | MCA Records 257 632-0, 257 632-0 LBFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | MCA Records 257 633-7 / MCA Records 257 633-7 LAFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Japan | MCA Records PRS-2031First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Mexico | MCA Records PRO-364First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1989 | Philippines | MCA Records MS-89-245First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Philippines | MCA Records MEP-89-1224 / MCA Records MCA-23928First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | UK | MCA Records MCA 1324First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | MCA Records, Inc. MCAX 1324First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | MCA Records MCAT 1324First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AReal Love (Extended Version)6:59
- B1Real Love (Extended Instrumental)7:40
- B2Real Love (Dub Version)6:15
- B3Real Love (Bassapella)4:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Real Love are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Real Love are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Real Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is MCA Records MCA-23928.
How do I tell if my copy of Real Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-23928, MCA-53484, L33-17792, MCA 1324) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCA-8582 FDS-2 ⧈-G-⧈ 1 and MCA-8583 FDS-1 FUTURE DISC ⧈-G-⧈ 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Real 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.
