US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Critique CRI 1208
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
CRI-1208-ASSide 1 (Runout groove, etched)
CRI-1208-BSSide 2 (Runout groove, etched)
G love J.V.C. QUSide 1 & 2 (Runout groove, etched)
Kim FieldsHe Loves Me, He Loves Me Not
Vinyl pressings
He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not
by Kim Fields · 1984
11 pressings6 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronic
He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not
9 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 6 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Critique CRI 71 0P
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records ZYX 5218
- Format
- 12"
Mexico
1984- Label and catalog number
- Telediscos SU-011
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Netherlands
1984- Label and catalog number
- Break Records 308470
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
308470 A 39C1 KGRunout Groove Side A
308470 B 39C1 KGRunout Groove Side B
Netherlands
1984- Label and catalog number
- Break Records 8470
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
8470 A 40C1 K.G.Side A runout
8470 B 40C1 K.G.Side B runout
8470ASide A label
8470BSide B label
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 5218First year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | Mexico | Telediscos SU-011First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Break Records 308470First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Break Records 8470First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Break Records 308470First year12", 45 RPM, Misprint | 12", 45 RPM, Misprint |
| 1984 | South Africa | Critique CRI 1208 / David Gresham Records DGX 365First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | Spain | Max Music MAX 103First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Critique CRI 1208First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | US | Critique CRI 71 0PFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Mexico | Telediscos PE/41447", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Critique CR 851312", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- AHe Loves Me, He Loves Me Not7:14
- B1He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not (Instrumental)5:56
- B2Dear Michael3:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not are there?
11 vinyl pressings of He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, Germany, Mexico, Netherlands and more. One of them is Critique CRI 1208.
How do I tell if my copy of He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CRI 1208, CRI 71 0P, ZYX 5218, SU-011) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CRI-1208-AS and CRI-1208-BS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not 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.