Italy
1986- Label and catalog number
- BMS Records BMS 301
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
BMS 301 A
BMS 301 B
Kinky GoGimme The Love
Vinyl pressings
Gimme The Love
by Kinky Go · 1986
11 pressings5 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Gimme The Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Gimme The Love
8 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
Italy
1986- Label and catalog number
- BMS Records BMS 301
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BMS 301 A/1Side A
BMS 301 BSide B
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records ZYX 5490
- Format
- 12"
Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records ZYX 5490ZYX Records 5490
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
+ RM - ZYX 5490-A2 Made in Germany SSTRunout Side A
+ RM - ZYX 5490 B SSTRunout Side B
Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records 1230
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records ZYX 5490
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 5490 / ZYX Records 5490First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Germany | ZYX Records 1230First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 5490First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1986 | Italy | BMS Records BMS 301First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Italy | BMS Records BMS 301First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Mexico | Musart TI 71094 / Trebol TI 71094First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Mexico | Musart MI 31469First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | US | ZYX Records ZYX 5490First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | France | Tyna Music TYN 16501-612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | France | Tyna Music TYN 16501-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | France | Tyna Music TYN 16501-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AGimme The Love (Vocal Version)
- BGimme The Love (Instrumental Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gimme The Love are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Gimme The Love are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Gimme The Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Italy, US, Germany, Mexico. One of them is BMS Records BMS 301.
How do I tell if my copy of Gimme The Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BMS 301, ZYX 5490, 1230, TI 71094) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BMS 301 A and BMS 301 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gimme The 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.