UK
July 1988- Label and catalog number
- PWL Records PWL 14
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
PWL-14-A. * MAXSide A runout, etched
PWL-14-B. * MAXSide B runout, etched
PWL 14 A*Side A label
PWL 14 B*Side B label
Vinyl pressings
The Loco-Motion
by Kylie Minogue · 1988
50 pressings14 countriesSynth-popElectronic
The Loco-Motion was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 The Loco-Motion
48 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 14 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
July 29, 1988- Label and catalog number
- PWL Records PWLT 14
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PWLT -14-A₁ ✱ MAX.Side A runout, hand-etched
PWLT-14-B₁ ✱ MAX.Side B runout, hand-etched
PWLT 14 A*Side A label
PWLT 14 B*Side B label
UK
July 29, 1988- Label and catalog number
- PWL Records PWL 14
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper labels
- Runout / matrix
PWL-14-A-2A-Side Runout Groove
PWL-14-B-2B-Side Runout Groove
SNAStamped Symbol In Dead Wax
UK
July 29, 1988- Label and catalog number
- PWL Records PWL 14
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
PWL-14-A-2 [SNA logo]A-side runout
PWL-14-B-2 [SNA logo]B-side runout
PWL 14 A*A-side label
PWL 14 B*B-side label
UK
July 29, 1988- Label and catalog number
- PWL Records PWL 14
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver injection labels
- Runout / matrix
425 PWL-14-A-2A-side Runout (Variant 1)
425 PWL-14-B-2B-side Runout (Variant 1)
EX PDOEtched in Runout (Variant 1)
425 PWL 14 A-2 EXA-side Runout, Etched (Variant 2)
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- PWL Records PWLT 14R
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 50 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s49 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Canada | Geffen Records 92 10430First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Canada | Geffen Records 92 77527First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | Geffen Records 92 77527First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | France | CBS 653098 7 / CBS CBS 6530987First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | France | CBS 653098 6 / CBS CBS 653098 6First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | France | CBS 653098 7 / CBS CBS 653098 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | PWL Empire 6.20925 / PWL Records PWLT 14First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Germany | PWL Empire 6.15135 / PWL Empire PWL 14First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | TELDEC 6.20951 TSFirst year12", Picture Disc, Single Sided, 45 RPM · Picture disc | 12", Picture Disc, Single Sided, 45 RPM · Picture disc |
| 1988 | Germany | PWL Empire 6.15135First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Germany | TELDEC 6.20925 AEFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Ireland | PWL Records PWL 14First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Ireland | PWL Records PWLT 14First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Injection Disco Dance Label 134.867First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Injection Disco Dance Label 234.867First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | PWL Records PWL 147", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
Tracklist
- AThe Loco-Motion3:07
- BI'll Still Be Loving You3:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Loco-Motion are there?
50 vinyl pressings of The Loco-Motion are listed here, from 14 countries.
When was The Loco-Motion first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Ireland, Scandinavia and more. One of them is PWL Records PWL 14, released July 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of The Loco-Motion is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PWL 14, PWLT 14, PWLT 14R, 9 21043-0) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PWL-14-A. * MAX and PWL-14-B. * MAX. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Loco-Motion 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.
