US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS 1-9033
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
KashifStone Love
Vinyl pressings
Stone Love
by Kashif · 1983
12 pressings4 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Stone Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Stone Love
12 pressings came out in 1983, 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Arista As-1068
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS 1-9033
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AS-19033-SA SRC 1-1 F/W Herbie Jr SPAC
AS-19033-SB1 SRC
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Arista SP-158Arista SP 158
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS1-9033
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS1-9033
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AS-1-9033-SA-SI F/W Herbie Jr :-) ◯ R-11266-SI SLM △ 4369 1-1Etched, Side A
AS-1-9033-MA-SI F/W Herbie Jr :-) ◯ R-11265-SI SLM △ 4368 1-1Etched, Side B
AS1-9033-SALabel, Side A
AS1-9033-MALabel, Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Barbados | Arista SP-158First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Barbados | Arista AS 1-9033First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Barbados | Arista AS 1-9033First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Portugal | Arista ARIST 534-PFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | Arista ARIST 12 534First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | Arista ARIST 534First year7" | 7" |
| 1983 | US | Arista SP-158 / Arista SP 158First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Arista AS 1-9033First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | US | Arista AS1-9033First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1983 | US | Arista As-1068First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | US | Arista AS 1-9033First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | US | Arista AS1-9033First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Tracklist
- AStone Love (Long Version)5:26
- BStone Love (Instrumental Version)5:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stone Love are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Stone Love are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Stone Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, UK, Barbados, Portugal. One of them is Arista AS 1-9033.
How do I tell if my copy of Stone Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AS 1-9033, As-1068, SP-158, AS1-9033) 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 Stone 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.
