Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- Night'n Day Records 30.1040
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
301040-A3 PFRunout side A, etched
30.1040-B3 PFRunout side B, etched
Vinyl pressings
Love-Spy
by Mike Mareen · 1986
32 pressings13 countriesEuro-DiscoElectronic
Love-Spy 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-Spy
27 pressings came out in 1986, 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Night'n Day Records 1242ZYX Records 1242
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1242-A (ND 17 1041-A) (30.10.40/2) A PFRunout side A
1242-B (ND 17 1041-B) (30.10.40/2) B PFRunout side B
Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records ZYX 6603
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
30Λ040-A3 PFSide A Runout
30. Λ040-B3 PFSide B Runout
Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records ZYX REC 5515ZYX Records 5515
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
(301040)-A3 5515-A3 PFSide A
(301040)-A3 5515-A3 PFSide B
Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records 5515ZYX Records ZYX 5515
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
5515-Aᶾ (301040)-Aᶾ PFRunout Side A
5515-Bᶾ (30.1040)-Bᶾ PFRunout Side B
Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records ZYX 5515 RZYX Records 5515 R
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
-RM- 5515RA PFRun-out Side A
-RM- 5515-B3 30.1040-B3 PFRun-out Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 32 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s30 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australasia | Polydor 885 357-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Canada | Château CXD 016First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Canada | Power Records PX7 112First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Château CXD 016First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Germany | Night'n Day Records 30.1040First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 5515 R / ZYX Records 5515 RFirst year12", 45 RPM, Misprint | 12", 45 RPM, Misprint |
| 1986 | Germany | Night'n Day Records 1242 / ZYX Records 1242First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 6603First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX REC 5515 / ZYX Records 5515First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Germany | ZYX Records 5515 / ZYX Records ZYX 5515First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 5515 R / ZYX Records 5515 RFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Germany | Night'n Day Records ZYX 5515 R / ZYX Records ZYX 5515 RFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Misprint | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Misprint |
| 1986 | Germany | Night'n Day Records 17.1041First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Germany | Night'n Day Records 30.1040 / Night'n Day Records ND 30104012", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1986 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 5515First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Europe | Vintage Pleasure Boutique VPB 03912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Reissue, Special Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Reissue, Special Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Europe | Vintage Pleasure Boutique VPB 03912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Reissue, Special Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Reissue, Special Edition · Limited |
Tracklist
- ALove-Spy (The Badman-Mix)6:27
- B1Love-Spy (Radio-Version)4:25
- B2Love-Spy (Instrumental)4:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love-Spy are there?
32 vinyl pressings of Love-Spy are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1986 and 2026.
When was Love-Spy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Germany, US, Australasia, Canada and more. One of them is Night'n Day Records 30.1040.
How do I tell if my copy of Love-Spy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 30.1040, 1242, ZYX 6603, ZYX REC 5515) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 301040-A3 PF and 30.1040-B3 PF. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love-Spy 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.