US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Motown 4569 MG
- Format
- 12"
Lionel RichieLove Will Conquer All
Vinyl pressings
Love Will Conquer All
by Lionel Richie · 1986
34 pressings13 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / SoulPop
Love Will Conquer All 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 Love Will Conquer All
33 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1866 MFMotown 1866MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1866-MFA-67614-15C ❀ MJ #8Runout A
1866MFB66944-15A ❀ MJ #8Runout B
67614Label A
66944Label B
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1866MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Motown 4569MG
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
4569 M̶C̶ MGA-67618/67620-15B ❀ ZAFSide A runout
4569 M̶C̶ MGB-67619/66944 15B ︵︵ ︵︵ ZAFSide B runout
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1866 MFMotown 1866MF
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Motown 4569 MG
- Format
- 12", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 34 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s33 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | Motown 1866 MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Barbados | Tamla Motown 4569 MGFirst year12" | 12" |
| 1986 | Barbados | Motown 1866 MFFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Motown MS-4569First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Canada | Motown 1866First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Motown 1866First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | El Salvador | Motown MTN-025First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Motown ZT41014First year12", Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Motown ZB40983First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Ireland | Motown LIO 2First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Japan | Motown RMTS-15First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Japan | Motown RMTS-1003First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Japan | Motown RMTS-15First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | New Zealand | Motown 1866 MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Philippines | Motown OC-EP-17091 / Motown 4569 MGFirst year12", Single | 12", Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Motown 1866 MF7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALove Will Conquer All4:18
- BThe Only One4:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Will Conquer All are there?
34 vinyl pressings of Love Will Conquer All are listed here, from 13 countries.
When was Love Will Conquer All first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, UK, Australia, Barbados and more. One of them is Motown 4569 MG.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Will Conquer All is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4569 MG, 1866 MF, 1866MF, 4569MG) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Will Conquer All 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.
