UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA RCA 450
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RCA 450 A1Side A runout, hand etched
RCA 450 B1Side B runout, hand etched
John DenverLove Again
Vinyl pressings
Love Again
by John Denver · 1984
11 pressings9 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Love Again was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Love Again
11 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 9 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB-13931
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
PB-13931-A-1S EDP AM MASTERDISK I mi sfi smi A1A-Side Runout Etching
PB-13931-B-1S AM MASTERDISK EDP I mi sfi smi A1B-Side Runout Etching
PB-13931-AA-Side Label
PB-13931-BB-Side Label
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA JK-13931
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MR △109848 PB-13931-1-1S (EDP) AΛ MASTERDISKM 1 SF 1 SM2Both runouts
PB-13931Both labels
Germany
October 1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PB 3931RCA PB 3931
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RCA O C-PB - 3931 - ARunout (Stamped) Side A - Variant 1
RCA C-PB - 3931 - B / 2Runout (Stamped) Side B - Variant 1
RCA O C-PB - 3931 - A SRunout (Stamped) Side A - Variant 2
RCA C-PB - 3931 - B S ORunout (Stamped) Side B - Variant 2
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB-13931
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
PB-13931-A (CR)A-side etched runout
PB 13931-B (CR)B-side etched runout
(PB-13931-A)A-side label
(PB-13931-B)B-side label
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB 61496RCA Victor PB 61496
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
84 10 PB 61496 AEtched side A
84 10 PB 61496 BEtched side B
PB 61496 ALabel side A
PB 61496 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Canada | RCA PB-13931First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | France | RCA PB 61496 / RCA Victor PB 61496First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Italy | RCA PB 3931First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Italy | RCA PB 3931First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | RCA PB-3931First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | South Africa | RCA PD 2318First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Spain | RCA PB-3931First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | RCA RCA 450First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | US | RCA PB-13931First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | US | RCA JK-13931First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Germany | RCA Victor PB 3931 / RCA PB 3931First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ALove Again2:52
- BIt's About Time3:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Again are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Love Again are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Love Again first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, US, Germany, Canada and more. One of them is RCA RCA 450.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Again is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RCA 450, PB-13931, JK-13931, PB 3931) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RCA 450 A1 and RCA 450 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Again 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.
