Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPCA 4800Epic A 4800
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
01-4800-1A-1 A NLRunout side A
01-4800-1B-1 A NLRunout side B
Miami Sound MachinePrisoner Of Love
Vinyl pressings
Prisoner Of Love
by Miami Sound Machine · 1984
16 pressings6 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
Prisoner Of Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Prisoner Of Love
11 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPCA 12.4800Epic A 12.4800
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
NL 11-4800-1A-1 ARunout side A
NL 11-4800-1B-1 ARunout side B
11-004800-1Label side A
11-004800-2Label side B
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic TX 4800
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic A4800
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
A 4800-A1 Tim Tom.Runout hand etching Side A
A 4800-B1Runout hand etching Side B
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic TX 4800
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Picture Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
TX∙4800∙A1 C ΛRunout side A
TX∙4800∙B1 ΛRunout side B
TX 4800 A*Label side A
TX 4800 B*Label side B
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic ES 1029
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
MX215409 ES1029-1
MX215410 ES1029-2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Epic ES 1029First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | Australia | Epic ES 1029First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Australia | Epic ES 12136First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | Australia | Epic ES 12136First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Epic EPCA 4800 / Epic A 4800First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Europe | Epic EPCA 12.4800 / Epic A 12.4800First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Portugal | Epic EPCA 4800 / Epic A 4800First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Spain | CBS CBS A 5010First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | UK | Epic TX 4800First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Epic A4800First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Epic TX 4800First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Japan | Epic International 07・5P-3527", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Japan | Epic International 07・5P-3527", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Japan | Epic International 12・3P-61212", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Japan | Epic International 07・5P-3527", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- APrisoner Of Love3:55
- BI Need Your Love4:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Prisoner Of Love are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Prisoner Of Love are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Prisoner Of Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Europe, UK, Australia, Portugal and more. One of them is Epic EPCA 4800.
How do I tell if my copy of Prisoner Of Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPCA 4800, EPCA 12.4800, TX 4800, A4800) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 01-4800-1A-1 A NL and 01-4800-1B-1 A NL. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Prisoner Of Love 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.
