UK
April 1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2301
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
V 2301 A-1U-1-1A Side runout stamped
V 2301 B-1U-1-1B Side runout stamped
Loose EndsA Little Spice
Vinyl pressings
A Little Spice
by Loose Ends · 1984
13 pressings7 countriesDowntempoSoulFunkFunk / Soul
A Little Spice was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 A Little Spice
5 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 206 122
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Green/Red Labels
- Runout / matrix
DM 206122 A-1/84 S IIIRunout side A
DM 206122 B-1/84 S IIIRunout side B
S 206 122 ALabel side A
S 206 122 BLabel side B
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 70270
- Format
- LP, Album
Portugal
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 625505
- Format
- LP, Album
Spain
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin I 206 122
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Europe | Virgin 206 122First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Virgin 206 122LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | Virgin 70270First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Portugal | Virgin 625505First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Spain | Virgin I 206 122First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | UK | Virgin V 2301First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Canada | MCA Records VL 2288LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records MCA-5588LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records MCA-5588 / MCA Records MCA-27141LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records MCA-5588LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records MCA-5588LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1986 | UK | Virgin OVED 159LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Virgin VL 2288LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Tell Me What You Want4:47
- A2Feel So Right Now5:24
- A3Let's Rock4:57
- A4So Much Love4:31
- B1Dial 9994:52
- B2Music Takes Me Higher4:56
- B3Choose Me4:34
- B4A Little Spice5:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Little Spice are there?
13 vinyl pressings of A Little Spice are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1984 and 1986.
When was A Little Spice first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Europe, France, Portugal and more. One of them is Virgin V 2301, released April 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of A Little Spice is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V 2301, 206 122, 70270, 625505) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V 2301 A-1U-1-1 and V 2301 B-1U-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Little Spice 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.
