Jamaica
1968- Label and catalog number
- Treasure Isle
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TIS 216A side
TIS 217B side
Joya LandisMoon Light Lover / I Love You True
Vinyl pressings
Moon Light Lover / I Love You True
by Joya Landis · 1968
10 pressings2 countriesReggae
Moon Light Lover / I Love You True was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Moon Light Lover / I Love You True
4 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Jamaica
1968- Label and catalog number
- Treasure Isle
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
TIS 216A side
TIS 217B side
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Trojan Records TR-641
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · 4 Prongs Push-out Centre
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Trojan Records TR-641
- Format
- 7" · Solid centre
- Runout / matrix
TMX+78
TMX+79
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.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Jamaica | Treasure IsleFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1968 | Jamaica | Treasure IsleFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | UK | Trojan Records TR-641First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1968 | UK | Trojan Records TR-641First year7" | 7" |
| 1969 | UK | Trojan Records TR-6417", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Treasure Isle7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| ? | Jamaica | Treasure Isle DR2357" | 7" |
| ? | Jamaica | Treasure Isle7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label, Stereo |
| ? | Jamaica | Treasure Isle7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Jamaica | Duke Reid Greatest Hits7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AMoon Light Lover
- BI Love You True
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Moon Light Lover / I Love You True are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Moon Light Lover / I Love You True are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1968 and 1969.
When was Moon Light Lover / I Love You True first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in Jamaica, UK. One of them is Treasure Isle.
How do I tell if my copy of Moon Light Lover / I Love You True is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TR-641) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TIS 216 and TIS 217. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Moon Light Lover / I Love You True 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.