Vinyl pressings
by Kenny G · 1985
Love On The Rise was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
10 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
AD1-9338-SA-1 MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK Herbie JrA Side Runout Groove
AD1-9338-SB-1 MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK Herbie JrB Side Runout Groove
AD 1-9338-SAA Side Label
AD 1-9338-SBB Side Label
ASI-9336-SAA Side Label
ASI-9336-SBB Side Label
ASI-9336-SAA Side Label
ASI-9336-SBB Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Barbados | Arista AS 1-9336First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Arista ARIST 12618First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Arista ARIST 12 618 DJFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | Arista Arist 618First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | Arista AD-1-9338 / Arista AD1 9338First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | US | Arista AS 1-9336First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | US | Arista AD1-9338 / Arista AD1 9338First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Arista AS 1-9336First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Arista AS 1-9336First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | US | Arista AS 1-9336First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
10 vinyl pressings of Love On The Rise are listed here, from 3 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, UK, Barbados. One of them is Arista AD-1-9338.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AD-1-9338, AS 1-9336, AD1-9338, ARIST 12618) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AD1-9338-SA-1 MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK Herbie Jr and AD1-9338-SB-1 MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK Herbie Jr. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
