US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Chalet Records CH-0701Chalet Records CH 0701
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Sounds Of Love
by Madleen Kane · 1980
22 pressings16 countriesDiscoElectronic
Sounds Of Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Sounds Of Love
17 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 14 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Chalet Records CH 0701Chalet Records CH0701
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
CH0-701AS-1A Janos CBS NYCRunout Side A
CH0-701BS-1ARunout Side B
CH 0701 ASPrinted On Label Side A
CH 0701 BSPrinted On Label Side B
Argentina
1980- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor AVI-4820
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- Uniwave WLP-1015
- Format
- LP, Album
Ecuador
1980- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 800536
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Trema 310 090
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MPO 310 090 AHand etched on runout side A
MPO 310 090 BHand etched on runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Argentina | RCA Victor AVI-4820First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Canada | Uniwave WLP-1015First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Ecuador | RCA Victor 800536First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | France | Trema 310 090First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Greece | CBS 84231First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Italy | Frog Records FRL 36008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | Victor VIP-28004First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Japan | JVC VIP-28004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | Victor VIP-28004First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | South Africa | CBS ASF 2498First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Spain | Epic EPC 84252First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Sweden | RCA PL 40169 / RCA Victor PL 40169First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Turkey | Amigo AY 1026First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Chalet Records CH 0701 / Chalet Records CH0701First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Chalet Records CH-0701 / Chalet Records CH 0701First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Colombia | RCA Victor 05(8731)01747 / Sonolux 05(8731)01747LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Movie Girl6:28
- A2You Made Me Real4:35
- A3Cherchez Pas5:57
- A4Change Of Heart4:50
- B1Move Me With Your Love5:15
- B2Boogie Talk6:26
- B3Music Makes My Night5:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sounds Of Love are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Sounds Of Love are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1980 and 1984.
When was Sounds Of Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, Argentina, Canada, Ecuador and more. One of them is Chalet Records CH-0701.
How do I tell if my copy of Sounds Of Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CH-0701, CH 0701, AVI-4820, WLP-1015) 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 Sounds 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.
