UK
1998- Label and catalog number
- Manifesto FESX 44Manifesto 568 949-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
MPO FESX 44 A'Side A
MPO FESX 44 B'Side B
Karen RamirezLooking For Love
Vinyl pressings
Looking For Love
by Karen Ramirez · 1998
11 pressings4 countriesHouseDowntempoTranceElectronic
Looking For Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1998. 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 Looking For Love
7 pressings came out in 1998, the album's first year, in 3 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
1998- Label and catalog number
- Manifesto KAZDJ 3
- Format
- 12", White Label · Stickered
- Runout / matrix
KAZDJ 3
UK
1998- Label and catalog number
- Manifesto KAZDJ 1/KAZDJ 2
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
KAZ DJ 1 A2 MPOSide A runout etched
KAZDJ 1 B1 MPOSide b runout etched
KAZDJ 2 A1 MPOSide C runout etched
KAZDJ 2 B1 MPOSide D runout etched
Italy
1998- Label and catalog number
- Bustin' Loose Recordings BL017
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BL 017 A BIS
BL 017 B BIS
UK & Europe
1998- Label and catalog number
- Manifesto FESJB 39
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Jukebox
Italy
1998- Label and catalog number
- Bustin' Loose BL2 promo
- Format
- 12", 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.
1990s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Italy | Bustin' Loose Recordings BL017First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1998 | Italy | Bustin' Loose BL2 promoFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | UK | Manifesto FESX 44 / Manifesto 568 949-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | UK | Manifesto KAZDJ 1/KAZDJ 2First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | UK | Manifesto KAZDJ 3First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1998 | UK & Europe | Manifesto / MercuryFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1998 | UK & Europe | Manifesto FESJB 39First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Italy | Bustin' Loose Recordings BL02812" | 12" |
| 2001 | US | MCA Records 314 572 801-1 / Bustin' Loose 314 572 801-112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2001 | US | MCA Records 314 572 80312" | 12" |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Manifesto KAZDJ 312", White Label | 12", White Label |
Tracklist
- A1Looking For Love (Dave's Found You Edit)6:11
- A2Looking For Love (Original Version)3:56
- B1Looking For Love (Trouser Enthusiasts Joy Of Sex Mix)10:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Looking For Love are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Looking For Love are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1998 and 2001.
When was Looking For Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1998, in UK, Italy, UK & Europe. One of them is Manifesto FESX 44.
How do I tell if my copy of Looking For Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FESX 44, KAZDJ 3, KAZDJ 1/KAZDJ 2, BL017) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO FESX 44 A' and MPO FESX 44 B'. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Looking For 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.