UK
June 27, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VST 1081
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
Johnny Hates JazzDon't Say It's Love
Vinyl pressings
Don't Say It's Love
by Johnny Hates Jazz · 1988
10 pressings4 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Don't Say It's Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Don't Say It's Love
9 pressings came out in 1988, 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
June 27, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1081
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VS 1081 A - 1U - 1 - Q1 TOWNHOUSE DMMRunout area side A
VS 1081 B - 1U - 1 - Q1 TOWNHOUSE DMMRunout area side B
VS 101 -ALabel side A
VS 101 -BLabel side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 611 577
- Format
- 12"
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSTP 1081Virgin VSP 1081
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM · Poster Bag Limited 12"
Europe
June 1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 611 577Virgin 611 577-213
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM611577 A-1/6-88Runout A, stamped
DM611577 B-1/6-88Runout B, stamped
S 611 577 ALabel A
S 611 577 BLabel B
Ireland
June 27, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1081
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VS 1081 A - 1U - 1 - TOWNHOUSE DMM DRunout area side A Stamped / Etched
VS 1081 B - 1U - 1 - D TOWNHOUSE DMMRunout area side B Stamped / Etched
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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Europe | Virgin 111 577 / Virgin 111 577-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Spain | Virgin A-JOHNNY1First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | Spain | Virgin F-611 577First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin 611 577First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin VSTP 1081 / Virgin VSP 1081First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | Virgin 611 577 / Virgin 611 577-213First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Ireland | Virgin VS 1081First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin VST 1081First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin VS 1081First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Not On Label VST 108112", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
Tracklist
- ADon't Say It's Love (12" Extended Remix)
- B1Living In The Past
- B2Don't Say It's Love (7" Remix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Say It's Love are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Don't Say It's Love are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Don't Say It's Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, Europe, Ireland, Spain. One of them is Virgin VST 1081, released June 27, 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Say It's Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VST 1081, VS 1081, 611 577, VSTP 1081) 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 Don't Say It's 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.
