UK
2001- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VUSTX 211Virgin 7243 8 97844 6 6
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
8978446 1A1 VUSTX 211
8978446 1B1 VUSTX 211
Mariah CareyLoverboy
Vinyl pressings
Loverboy
by Mariah Carey · 2001
10 pressings4 countriesContemporary R&BPop RapHip HopFunk / Soul
Loverboy was first pressed on vinyl in 2001. 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 Loverboy
10 pressings came out in 2001, the album's first year, in 4 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
2001- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VUST 211Virgin 7243 8 97839 6 4
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
010124 1A1 VUST 211stamped runout A
010124 1B1 VUST 211stamped runout B
Tim.B @ Townhouseetching runout A/B
US
2001- Label and catalog number
- Virgin Y-38791Virgin 7243 8 38791 1 3
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
US
2001- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 7243 8 38793 1 1Virgin Y-38793
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
2001- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 72438-38808-7-4EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets 72438-38808-7-4
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox
UK
2001- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VUSTDJX 211
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
VUST DJ X 211 A1 KINGYSide A runout groove hand etched
VUST DJX 211 B1 Tim B @ TownhouseSide B runout groove hand etched
VUST DJX 211 C1Side C runout groove hand etched
VUST DJX 211 D1Side D runout groove hand etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Italy | Virgin 7243 8 97844 6 6First year12" | 12" |
| 2001 | UK | Virgin VUSTX 211 / Virgin 7243 8 97844 6 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 2001 | UK | Virgin VUSTDJX 211First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | UK | Virgin VUST 211 / Virgin 7243 8 97839 6 4First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2001 | UK & Europe | Virgin VUSTDJ211First year12", Promo, Stereo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, Stereo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 2001 | US | Virgin 7087 6 16193 1 7 / Virgin SPRO-16193First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | US | Virgin Y-38791 / Virgin 7243 8 38791 1 3First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 2001 | US | Virgin 7087 6 16406 1 8 / Virgin SPRO-16406First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 2001 | US | Virgin 7243 8 38793 1 1 / Virgin Y-38793First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2001 | US | Virgin 72438-38808-7-4 / EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets 72438-38808-7-4First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
Tracklist
- A1Loverboy (Drums Of Love)6:36
- B1Loverboy (Dub Love Remix)8:13
- B2Loverboy (MJ Cole London Dub Mix)6:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Loverboy are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Loverboy are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Loverboy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2001, in UK, US, Italy, UK & Europe. One of them is Virgin VUSTX 211.
How do I tell if my copy of Loverboy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VUSTX 211, VUST 211, Y-38791, 7243 8 38793 1 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 8978446 1A1 VUSTX 211 and 8978446 1B1 VUSTX 211. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Loverboy 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.
