France
1977- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UP 36215United Artists Records UP 36.215
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7Y Part 83.646A
7Y Part 83.647B
Maxine NightingaleLove Hit Me
Vinyl pressings
Love Hit Me
by Maxine Nightingale · 1977
14 pressings10 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Love Hit Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Hit Me
14 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 10 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
January 28, 1977- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UP 36215
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
UP 36215 A - 1U GM A PORKY PRIME CUT 1A Side Runout
UP 36215 B - 1U O 1B Side Runout
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-DW983-C
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-XW944-Y
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UP 36215
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
UP 36215 A - 1U A PORKY PRIME CUTA Side Runout
UP 36215 B - 1UB Side Runout
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-XW944-Y
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | United Artists Records K-6687First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Australia | United Artists Records K-6687First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Belgium | United Artists Records 4C006-98957First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Canada | United Artists Records UAXW944YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | United Artists Records UP 36215 / United Artists Records UP 36.215First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Germany | United Artists Records 36 215 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Ireland | United Artists Records UP 36215First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | New Zealand | United Artists Records K 6687First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | United Artists Records UP 36215First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | United Artists Records UA-DW983-CFirst year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1977 | US | United Artists Records UA-XW944-YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | United Artists Records UA-XW944-YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | South Africa | United Artists Records UASP 316First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | UK | United Artists Records UP 36215First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ALove Hit Me2:45
- BIf I Ever Lose This Heaven3:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Hit Me are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Love Hit Me are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Love Hit Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in France, UK, US, South Africa and more. One of them is United Artists Records UP 36215.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Hit Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UP 36215, UA-DW983-C, UA-XW944-Y, UASP 316) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7Y Part 83.646 and 7Y Part 83.647. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Hit Me 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.
