UK
April 1974- Label and catalog number
- Neighborhood Records NBH 11
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YNBH 11 A-1Runout Side A
YNBH 11 B-1Runout Side B
MelanieLover's Cross
Vinyl pressings
Lover's Cross
by Melanie · 1974
11 pressings7 countriesFolkBalladFolkWorld
Lover's Cross was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Lover's Cross
10 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 7 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
April 1974- Label and catalog number
- Neighborhood Records NBH 11
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Neighborhood Records NRA-4215
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Neighborhood Records NRA-4215
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Neighborhood Records NRA-4215
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- Neighborhood Records NRA 4215X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | Neighborhood Records NRA 4215XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Neighborhood Records NBH 11First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Portugal | Neighborhood Records 8E 006-95891First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Spain | Neighborhood Records 1 J006-95891First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | US | Neighborhood Records NRA-4215First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Neighborhood Records NRA-4215First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | Neighborhood Records NRA-4215First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Neighborhood Records NBH 11First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | Neighborhood Records NBH 11First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Japan | Neighborhood Records INR-10619First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Neighborhood Records nra 42157", Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ALover's Cross
- BHolding Out
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lover's Cross are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Lover's Cross are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Lover's Cross first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, US, Canada, New Zealand and more. One of them is Neighborhood Records NBH 11, released April 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of Lover's Cross is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NBH 11, NRA-4215, NRA 4215X, 8E 006-95891) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YNBH 11 A-1 and YNBH 11 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lover's Cross 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.
