Italy
1977- Label and catalog number
- Barclay BRCNP 40077
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BRCNP - 40077 /1 AREtching side A
BRCNP - 40077 /2 AREtching side B
Love & KissesAccidental Lover
Vinyl pressings
Accidental Lover
by Love & Kisses · 1977
14 pressings10 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Accidental Lover was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Accidental Lover
13 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 9 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.
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 30035
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BRCNP - 40077 /1 AREtching Side A
BRCNP - 40077 /2 AREtching Side B
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 100.8004
- Format
- 12"
New Zealand
1977- Label and catalog number
- Interfusion K6866
- Format
- 7"
Panama
1977- Label and catalog number
- Barclay BR-90100
- Format
- 12", Single
Portugal
1977- Label and catalog number
- Barclay SP-26 017
- 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Brazil | Barclay 100.8004First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Canada | Barclay 30035First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | France | Barclay HS 63First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | France | Barclay 100.8004First year12" | 12" |
| 1977 | Italy | Barclay BRCNP 40077First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Interfusion K6866First year7" | 7" |
| 1977 | Panama | Barclay BR-90100First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1977 | Portugal | Barclay SP-26 017First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | South Africa | Barclay TMP-5-77First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Spain | Barclay 02.1256/6First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Spain | Barclay 021256/6 / Barclay 02.1256/6First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Spain | Barclay 02.1256/6First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Spain | Barclay 02.1256/6First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Mexico | Trebol TDI 8001012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- AAccidental Lover3:29
- BI've Found Love (Now That I've Found You)3:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Accidental Lover are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Accidental Lover are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1977 and 1979.
When was Accidental Lover first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Italy, Canada, France, New Zealand and more. One of them is Barclay BRCNP 40077.
How do I tell if my copy of Accidental Lover is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BRCNP 40077, 30035, 100.8004, K6866) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BRCNP - 40077 /1 AR and BRCNP - 40077 /2 AR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Accidental 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.
