UK
May 1981- Label and catalog number
- Calibre + Plus! PLUS 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PLUS 7 A 1 ARUNRunout (etched) side A
PLUS 7 B 1Runout (etched) side B
†PLUS 7-A†Side A label
†PLUS 7-B†Side B label
Kelly MarieLove Trial
Vinyl pressings
Love Trial
by Kelly Marie · 1981
11 pressings7 countriesDiscoElectronic
Love Trial was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Love Trial
11 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 7 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
May 15, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
PLUS 7 A 1 ARUNRunout (Etched) Side A
PLUS 7 B 1Runout (Etched) Side B
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Calibre + Plus! PLUSL 7
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
May 1981- Label and catalog number
- PRT 103 354PRT 103 354-100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
103354 A-1 /81 S II II Made in GermanyRunout Side A
103354 B-2 /81 S I Made in GermanyRunout Side B
S 103 354 ALabel Side A
S 103 354 BLabel Side B
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Calibre + Plus! PLUS 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- Unidisc UNI-1052
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
UNI-1052A ELSide A, etched
UNI-1052B ELSide B, etched
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Calibre + Plus! PLUS 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Canada | Unidisc UNI-1052First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1981 | Canada | Unidisc UN-139First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Canada | Unidisc UN-139First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | France | PRT 101532 / Vogue 101532First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Ireland | Calibre + Plus! PLUS 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Portugal | PRT Calibre PLUS 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | Calibre + Plus! PLUSL 7First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Germany | PRT 103 354 / PRT 103 354-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | UK | Calibre + Plus! PLUS 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | UK | Not On LabelFirst year7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
Tracklist
- ALove Trial
- BHead For The Stars
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Trial are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Love Trial are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Love Trial first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, Germany, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Calibre + Plus! PLUS 7, released May 1981.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Trial is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PLUS 7, PLUSL 7, 103 354, UNI-1052) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PLUS 7 A 1 ARUN and PLUS 7 B 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Trial 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.
