UK
February 6, 1995- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCSX 2040
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
MCSX 2040 A-01-1- 1Side A, stamped
MCSX 2040 B-01-1- 1Side B, stamped
Love HappyMessage Of Love
Vinyl pressings
Message Of Love
by Love Happy · 1995
12 pressings3 countriesHouseGarage HouseElectronic
Message Of Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1995. 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 Message Of Love
7 pressings came out in 1995, the album's first year, in 3 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
February 6, 1995- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCST 2040
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
MCST 2040 A-01-1-1Side A, stamped
MCST 2040 B-01-1-1Side B, stamped
US
1995- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA12 55020MCA Records MCA12-55020
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MCA 12227 - RDS-1Side 1 runout, etched
MCA 12228 - RDS-1Side 1 runout, etched
MCA 12227Side 1 label
MCA 12228Side 2 label
UK
1995- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records WMCST 2040
- Format
- 12", Promo
- Runout / matrix
WMCST 2040 A-1-1-1Side A runout groove machine stamped
WMCST 2040 B-1-1-1Side B runout groove machine stamped
WMCST 2040 C-1-1-1Side C runout groove machine stamped
WMCST 2040 D-1-1-1Side D runout groove machine stamped
US
1995- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA8P-3333MCA Records MCA8P-3334
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MCA 12223-RDS-1 IEtched Side A
MCA 12224 FDS-2 IEtched Side B
MCA 12225- FDS-1 IEtched Side C
MCA 12226-FDS 1 IEtched Side D
US
1995- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA8P-3334
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Italy | MCA Records MCT 32540First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | UK | MCA Records WMCST 2040First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | US | MCA Records MCA12 55020 / MCA Records MCA12-55020First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1995 | US | MCA Records MCA8P-3333 / MCA Records MCA8P-3334First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | US | MCA Records MCA8P-3334First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | UK | MCA Records MCSX 2040First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | UK | MCA Records MCST 2040First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | UK | MCA Records WMCST 4005212", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1996 | UK | MCA Records WMCSX 4005212", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1996 | UK | MCA Records WMCST/X 40052 / MCA Records WMCST 4005212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1996 | US | MCA Records MCA 4005212", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1996 | UK | MCA Records MCST 4005212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Message Of Love (Clivilles & Cole Club Anthem Mix)10:25
- A2Message Of Love (Loveland Dub Of Love)7:28
- B1Message Of Love (Cosmack Dub)9:04
- B2Message Of Love (C.J.'s Happy Club Mix)7:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Message Of Love are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Message Of Love are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1995 and 1996.
When was Message Of Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1995, in UK, US, Italy. One of them is MCA Records MCSX 2040, released February 6, 1995.
How do I tell if my copy of Message Of Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCSX 2040, MCST 2040, MCA12 55020, WMCST 2040) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCSX 2040 A-01-1- 1 and MCSX 2040 B-01-1- 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Message Of Love 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.