Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 887 525-1Polydor POSPX 920
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
MagnumStart Talking Love
Vinyl pressings
Start Talking Love
by Magnum · 1988
13 pressings7 countriesPop RockArena RockRock
Start Talking Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Start Talking Love
13 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 7 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 920Polydor 887 525-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPG 920Polydor 887567-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Gatefold Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
POSP-920-A1 - 1 - Q1 MT.Runout etched side A
POSP-920-B1 Q1 MT.Runout etched side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPP 920
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Shape, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 920Polydor 887525-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
POSP A1 - 1 - Q1 MTA-side etched. Variant 1
POSP B1 - 1 - Q1 MTB-side etched. Variant 1
POSP-920-A1 - 1 - Q1 MTA-side etched/stamped. Variant 2
POSP-920-B1 Q1 MTB-side etched/stamped. Variant 2
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPP 920
- Format
- 7", Picture Disc · Uncut 12" Shaped Picture Disc
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.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australasia | Polydor 887525-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Australia | Polydor 887 525-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | Polydor 887 525-1 / Polydor POSPX 920First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Germany | Polydor 887 525-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Germany | Polydor 887 525-1First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | South Africa | Polydor PD 2611 / Polydor 887.525-7AFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | UK | Polydor POSP 920 / Polydor 887 525-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Polydor POSPG 920 / Polydor 887567-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1988 | UK | Polydor POSPP 920First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Shape, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc · Limited, Numbered, Picture disc | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Shape, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc · Limited, Numbered, Picture disc |
| 1988 | UK | Polydor POSP 920 / Polydor 887525-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Polydor POSPP 920First year7", Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1988 | UK & Europe | Polydor POSPX 920 / Polydor 887525-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK & Europe | Polydor POSXR 920First year12", Single, 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", Single, 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Start Talking Love (Extended Remix)5:35
- A2C'est La Vie (Bonus Title)4:11
- B1Back To Earth (Live)3:26
- B2On A Storytellers' Night (Live)5:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Start Talking Love are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Start Talking Love are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Start Talking Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Europe, UK, Australasia, Australia and more. One of them is Polydor 887 525-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Start Talking Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 887 525-1, POSP 920, POSPG 920, POSPP 920) 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 Start Talking 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.
