US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Rounder Records 9014
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ROU 9014 A1
ROU 9014 B1
Jonathan Richman & The Modern LoversModern Lovers 88
Vinyl pressings
Modern Lovers 88
by Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers · 1987
11 pressings8 countriesAlternative RockRock & RollDoo WopRock
Modern Lovers 88 was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Modern Lovers 88
6 pressings came out in 1987, 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.
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Rounder Records 9014
- Format
- LP, Album · Wakefield
- Runout / matrix
ROU 9014 A1 A WAKEFIELD PRESSING (P) 47465-A1Side A runout
ROU 9014 B1 A WAKEFIELD PRESSING (P) 47465-B1Side B runout
Canada
1987- Label and catalog number
- Rounder Records SPL 1 118
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ROU 9014 A1
ROU 9014 B1
Greece
1987- Label and catalog number
- Rounder Records VG 50348Virgin VG 50348
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ROU 9041 ASide A
ROU 9041 BSide B
ROU 9041-ALabel Side A
ROU 9041-BLabel Side B
Japan
1987- Label and catalog number
- Rounder Records A28U-13Americana Records, Inc. A28U-13
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
1987- Label and catalog number
- Rounder Records A28U-13Americana Records, Inc. A28U-13
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | Rounder Records SPL 1 118First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Greece | Rounder Records VG 50348 / Virgin VG 50348First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Greece | Rounder Records VG 50348 / Virgin VG 50348LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1987 | Japan | Rounder Records A28U-13 / Americana Records, Inc. A28U-13First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Japan | Rounder Records A28U-13 / Americana Records, Inc. A28U-13First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | Rounder Records 9014First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | Rounder Records 9014First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Germany | Zensor Zensor ZS 44LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Spain | DRO 4D-366LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | UK | Demon Records FIEND 106LP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Worldwide | Rounder Records CR00489 / Craft Recordings CR00489LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Dancin' Late At Night3:27
- A2When Harpo Played His Harp2:33
- A3Gail Loves Me2:45
- A4New Kind Of Neighborhood2:41
- A5African Lady2:32
- B1I Love Hot Nights2:57
- B2California Desert Party2:08
- B3Everything's Gotta Be Right2:47
- B4Circle I2:33
- B5I Have Come Out To Play3:45
- B6The Theme From Moulin Rouge1:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Modern Lovers 88 are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Modern Lovers 88 are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1987 and 2022.
When was Modern Lovers 88 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, Canada, Greece, Japan. One of them is Rounder Records 9014.
How do I tell if my copy of Modern Lovers 88 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9014, SPL 1 118, VG 50348, A28U-13) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ROU 9014 A1 and ROU 9014 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Modern Lovers 88 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.
