Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Ariola America 17 581 AT
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Vinyl pressings
Torn Between Two Lovers
by Mary MacGregor · 1976
50 pressings24 countriesSoft RockRockPop
Torn Between Two Lovers was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Torn Between Two Lovers
28 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Ariola America 17 581 AT
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
17581 A-1/76SRunout side A, stamped
17581 B-1/76SRunout side B, stamped
S 17 581 ALabel side A
S 17 581 BLabel side B
Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Ariola America 17 581 AT
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
17581 A-1/76SRunout side A, stamped
17581 B-1/76SRunout side B, stamped
S 17 581 ALabel side A
S 17 581 BLabel side B
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Ariola ARO 268
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Ariola ARO 268
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Ariola America AA 111
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
A A 111 A-1 BlairsLabel side A
A A 111 B-1Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 50 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s44 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | Ariola America 7638First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Canada | Ariola America AA-7638First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | France | Eurodisc 911 092 / Eurodisc 17 581First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Ariola America 17 581 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Germany | Ariola America 17 581 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Germany | Ariola America 17 581 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Ireland | Ariola America AA 111First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Ireland | Ariola ARO 268First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Jamaica | Ariola America 7618First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | New Zealand | Ariola America 7638First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Panama | Ariola America 7638First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Peru | Ariola America 7638First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Philippines | Ariola America AR-1002First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Rhodesia | MOD AR 101First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | South Africa | Ariola America AR 101First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | El Salvador | Leo LEO 10217", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Japan | Ariola America VIP-24917", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Japan | Ariola America VIP-24917", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | Flashback Records AFS-94077", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene, Stereo |
| ? | US | Flashback Records FLB 1197", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Flashback Records FLB 1197", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ATorn Between Two Lovers3:40
- BI Just Want To Love You3:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Torn Between Two Lovers are there?
50 vinyl pressings of Torn Between Two Lovers are listed here, from 24 countries, released between 1976 and 1978.
When was Torn Between Two Lovers first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Germany, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Ariola America 17 581 AT.
How do I tell if my copy of Torn Between Two Lovers is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 17 581 AT, ARO 268, AA 111, 7638) 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 Torn Between Two Lovers 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.
