US
1986- Label and catalog number
- RJM Records RJM 003
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
RJM-003A FWѼRunout Side A
RJM-003B FWѼRunout Side B
Vinyl pressings
Love & Devotion
by Michael Bow · 1986
18 pressings8 countriesHi NRGElectronic
Love & Devotion was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 & Devotion
1 pressing came out in 1986, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | US | RJM Records RJM 003First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | Canada | Boulevard Records BLVD-03612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | Canada | Boulevard Records BLV-0217", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Mexico | Mastered Records And Tapes MX-0156-612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | South Africa | Principal Records RSS 1867", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Spain | PDI 20.128212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | Venezuela | Sky Way V-11009512", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Australia | CBS 650808 612", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australia | CBS 650808 77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Vendetta Records VE-700112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | US | Vendetta Records VE-700712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Vendetta Records VE-700112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Vendetta Records VE-700712", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | US | Vendetta Records VE 700112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1988 | US | Vendetta Records VV-72017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | ARS Records ARS 3691 / ARS Records ARS. 369112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | Belgium | ARS Records ARS 3691 REMIX12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- ALove & Devotion5:58
- B1Love & Devotion (Radio Mix)3:12
- B2Love & Devotion (Instr.)3:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love & Devotion are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Love & Devotion are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1986 and 1988.
When was Love & Devotion first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US. One of them is RJM Records RJM 003.
How do I tell if my copy of Love & Devotion is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RJM 003) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RJM-003A FWѼ and RJM-003B FWѼ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love & Devotion 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.