Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 28 575 OT
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
28575 A-1/77S Made in GermanySide A runout, stamped
28575 A-1/77S Made in GermanySide A runout, stamped
S 28 575 ASide A label
S 28 575 BSide B label
Vinyl pressings
Torn Between Two Lovers
by Mary MacGregor · 1976
35 pressings16 countriesFolk RockCountry RockVocalBallad
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
21 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 11 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Ariola America SMAS-50015
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Ariola Records America ST-50015
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SMAS S̶T̶ -1-50015-Z2 #2 0Side A, etched, big 0 is stamped, and ST is heavily scratched out.
SMAS S̶T̶ -2-50015-Z1 #2 0Side B, etched, big 0 is stamped, and ST is heavily scratched out.
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Ariola Records America ST-50015
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold Sleeve
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Ariola America SMAS-50015
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester Press
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Ariola Records America ST-50015
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SMAS [etched out] 1-50015-Z2 #2 0A runout, etched
SMAS [etched out] 2-50015-Z1 #1 0B runout, etched
ST 1-50015A side on labels
ST 2-50015B side on labels
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 35 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s35 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | Ariola America SMAS-50015First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | Ariola ST 50015First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | Ariola America SMAS-50015First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | Ariola America SMAS-50015LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | Canada | Ariola SW 50015First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | France | Eurodisc 913 119 / Eurodisc 28 077First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | Ariola 28 575 OTFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Israel | Ariola Records America BAN 16673First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Ariola 28 575 OTFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | New Zealand | Ariola America SMAS-50015First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Philippines | Ariola America AR-5002 9First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | Ariola America AAS 1504 / Ariola America OC 062-98 808First yearLP, Album, White Label, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Ariola America SMAS-50015First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Ariola Records America ST-50015First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Ariola Records America ST-50015First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Mama3:19
- A2This Girl (Has Turned Into A Woman)3:25
- A3Good Together2:51
- A4It's Too Soon (To Let Our Love End)2:46
- A5Why Did You Wait (To Tell Me)4:05
- B1The Lady I Am4:15
- B2For A While2:52
- B3I Just Want To Love You3:00
- B4Take Your Love Away2:50
- B5Torn Between Two Lovers3:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Torn Between Two Lovers are there?
35 vinyl pressings of Torn Between Two Lovers are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1976 and 1978.
When was Torn Between Two Lovers first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Germany, US, UK, Australia and more. One of them is Ariola 28 575 OT.
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 28 575 OT, SMAS-50015, ST-50015, AAS 1504) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 28575 A-1/77S Made in Germany and 28575 A-1/77S Made in Germany. 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.
