Vinyl pressings
by Kim Wilde · 1983
Love Blonde 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.
27 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 13 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.
RAK 360 A - 1 -1 -2 - 4Stamped, side A variant 1
RAK 360 B - 1 -1 -2 - 4Stamped, side B variant 1
RAK 360 A - 1 -1 -2 - CStamped, side A variant 2
RAK 360 B - 1 -1 -2 - CStamped, side B variant 2
RAK 360 A - 1 -1 -2 - 4Stamped Side A
RAK 360 B - 1 -1 -2 - 4Stamped Side B
12RAKx 360 A -1 -1 -1 -1Stamped, side A
12 RAKz 360 B - 1 -1 -1 -1Stamped, side B
12 RAKS 360 A-1-1-1Variant 1 Stamped on runout side A
12 RAKS 360 B-1-1-1⁻ ⁻10Variant 1 Stamped on runout side B
12 RAK 8 360 A-1-1-: -1Variant 2 Stamped on runout side A
12 RAK 8 360 B-1-1-: -9Variant 2 Stamped on runout side B
RAK 360 A - 1 -1Stamped Side A
RAK 360 B - 1 -1Stamped Side B
CPEtched both sides
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | RAK RAK 1024First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Europe | RAK 1A 006-1651857First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Europe | RAK 1C K 052-1651856First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | France | RAK 1651857 / RAK 165185 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | France | RAK 1545106First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | France | RAK 1545106First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Germany | RAK 1C 008 1651857First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Greece | RAK 006-1651857First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Italy | RAK 06 1651857First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Peru | EMI 01.21.2141First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Portugal | RAK 11C 008-65185First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Portugal | RAK 11C 062-65242First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | South Africa | RAK RAKJ 1107First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Spain | RAK 006-1651857First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Spain | RAK 052 1651856First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
27 vinyl pressings of Love Blonde are listed here, from 13 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, Ireland, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is RAK RAK 360, released July 1983.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RAK 360, 12 RAK 360, 12 RAKS 360, RAK 1024) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RAK 360 A - 1 -1 -2 - 4 and RAK 360 B - 1 -1 -2 - 4. 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.
