Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZB 69254
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
○ RCA C-ZB-69 254-A ENRunout side A
○ RCA C-ZB-69 254-B/2 SRunout side B
ZB 69254-ALabel side A
ZB 69254-BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
Penny Lover
by Lionel Richie · 1983
34 pressings15 countriesDowntempoSynth-popElectronic
Penny Lover 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Penny Lover
6 pressings came out in 1983, 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.
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMGT 1356
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
TMGT 1356 A2 Penthouse ARunout etched/stamped side A
TMGT 1356 B1 Penthouse ARunout etched/stamped side B
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1762MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 1762X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
M-1762-ASide A runout
M 1762-BSide B runout
Ireland
1983- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMG 1356
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TMG 1356 A 2 CPSide A Etched
TMG 1356 B 1 CPSide B Etched
PENTHOUSEStamped both sides
Portugal
1983- Label and catalog number
- Motown 01762MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1980s34 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | Motown M 1762XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Motown ZB 69254First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Ireland | Motown TMG 1356First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Portugal | Motown 01762MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | Motown TMGT 1356First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | US | Motown 1762MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Barbados | Motown XB 13217", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | France | Motown ZC 6151812", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | France | Motown ZB 614997", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | France | Motown ZB 614997", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Motown ZC 6925512", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | Motown VIPX-17867", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Japan | Motown VIPX-17867", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Motown ZB-643407", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Motown ZC-6434112", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- APenny Lover3:46
- BTell Me4:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Penny Lover are there?
34 vinyl pressings of Penny Lover are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1983 and 1985.
When was Penny Lover first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Germany, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is Motown ZB 69254.
How do I tell if my copy of Penny Lover is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZB 69254, TMGT 1356, 1762MF, M 1762X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ○ RCA C-ZB-69 254-A EN and ○ RCA C-ZB-69 254-B/2 S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Penny Lover 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.
