Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA APBO-0212Mainman APBO-0212
- Format
- 7", Single
Mick RonsonLove Me Tender
Vinyl pressings
Love Me Tender
by Mick Ronson · 1974
19 pressings11 countriesBalladGlamPopRock
Love Me Tender 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 Love Me Tender
18 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA APBO-0212
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
A PBO-0212-A [stamped] Manufactured in Germany [stamped] S [etched]Side 1
APBO-0212-B [stamped] B [stamped] Manufactured in Germany [stamped] S [etched]Side 2
Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA APBO-0212RCA Victor APBO-0212
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
APBO-0212-A Manufactured in GermanyRunout Matrix A
APBO-0212-B Manufactured in GermanyRunout Matrix B
APBO-0212 (74-) APBO-0212-ALabel A
APBO-0212 (74-) APBO-0212-BLabel B
UK
January 1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA APBO 0212
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
APBO 0212 A1Runout Side A, Stamped
APBO 0212 B1 1 3 WRunout Side B, Stamped
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APB0-0212
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
APB0 0212A Ⅰ Ⅰ A3Runout side A
APB0 0212B Ⅰ A1Runout side B
APB0-0212-ALabel side A
APB0-0212-BLabel side B
UK
January 1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APBO 0212
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Export Issue
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | RCA Victor 102416First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Canada | RCA DJBO-0212First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | RCA Victor APBO 0212First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Germany | RCA APBO-0212 / Mainman APBO-0212First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | Germany | RCA APBO-0212 / RCA Victor APBO-0212First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | Germany | RCA APBO-0212First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | Japan | RCA SS-2366First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | New Zealand | RCA Victor APBO-0212First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Spain | RCA Victor APBO-0212First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Spain | RCA Victor APBO-0212First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | RCA APBO 0212First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | UK | RCA APBO 0212First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | RCA Victor APB0-0212First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | US | RCA DJB0-0212First year7", Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | Yugoslavia | Jugoton SRCA-88727 / RCA Victor SRCA-88727First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | RCA SS-23667", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ALove Me Tender4:40
- BOnly After Dark3:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Me Tender are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Love Me Tender are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Love Me Tender first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Germany, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is RCA APBO-0212.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Me Tender is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use APBO-0212, APBO 0212, APB0-0212, DJB0-0212) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Me Tender 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.
