Country unknown
1997- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCAF 0020
- Format
- 12", Promo
Vinyl pressings
Love Is All We Need
by Mary J. Blige · 1997
17 pressings5 countriesHouseGarage HouseContemporary R&BElectronic
Love Is All We Need was first pressed on vinyl in 1997. 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 Love Is All We Need
16 pressings came out in 1997, the album's first year, in 5 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
1997- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCST 48053
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
MCST 48053 A-01-01- TIM D MASTERPIECESide A runout
MCST 48053 B-01-01-Side B runout
US
1997- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 12864
- Format
- 12"
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Universal WMCSX 48053
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
WMCSX 48053 A-01-01-1Side A runout groove machine stamped
JASide A runout groove hand etched
WMCSX 48053 B-01-01-1Side B runout groove hand etched
WMCSX 48 053 C-01-01-1Side C runout groove hand etched
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCT 70950
- Format
- 12", Promo
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Universal Music UK WMCST 48053
- Format
- 12", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Unknown | MCA Records MCAF 0020First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | Europe | Universal MCT 49027 / MCA Records MCT 49027First year12" | 12" |
| 1997 | Germany | MCA Records MCT70951First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | Germany | Not On Label MCT 70949First year12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1997 | Germany | MCA Records MCT70950First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | Italy | ZAC Records ZAC 185First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1997 | Italy | Nitelite The Club Records CLUB 08-97First year12" | 12" |
| 1997 | Italy | Haker Records K 4First year12" | 12" |
| 1997 | UK | Universal WMCSX 48053First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | UK | MCA Records MCST 48053First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | UK | MCA Records MCT 70950First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | UK | Universal Music UK WMCST 48053First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | US | MCA Records MCA 12864First year12" | 12" |
| 1997 | US | MCA Records MCA8P-3911First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | US | MCA Records MCA8P-3976 / MCA Records MCA 12864First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | MCA Records12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
Tracklist
- A1Love Is All We Need (Cutfather & Joe Remix)4:15
- A2Love Is All We Need (Hard On Dub)6:51
- B1Love Is All We Need (Instant Flava Remix)4:57
- B2Love Is All We Need (MARK!'s Needy Vocal)9:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Is All We Need are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Love Is All We Need are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Love Is All We Need first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1997, in UK, US, Europe, Italy and more. One of them is MCA Records MCAF 0020.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Is All We Need is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCAF 0020, MCST 48053, MCA 12864, WMCSX 48053) 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 Love Is All We Need 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.
