US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Emerald International Records EIR 102
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Mikki FarrowItching For Love
Vinyl pressings
Itching For Love
by Mikki Farrow · 1982
10 pressings2 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Itching For Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Itching For Love
9 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 2 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.
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Emerald International Records EIR 1002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Emerald International Records EIR 102
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
EIR-102-ASide A Run-out
EIR-102-BSide B Run-out
STERLINGRun-out Stamp
EIR 102-ASide A Label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Emerald International Records EIR-101
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
EIR-101-A F/W-21244 F/W NSA-Side Runout Etching
EIR-101-B F/W-21244 F/W NSB-Side Runout Etching
EIR-101-AA-Side Label
EIR-101-BB-Side Label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Emerald International Records EIR 1002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Test Pressing
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Emerald International Records EIR 102
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Italy | F1 Team DM 942First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | US | Emerald International Records EIR 102First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Emerald International Records EIR-101First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Emerald International Records EIR 102First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | US | Emerald International Records EIR 1002First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | US | Emerald International Records EIR 102First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | US | Emerald International Records EIR-101First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | US | Emerald International Records EIR 10212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1982 | US | Emerald International Records EIR 1002First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Emerald International Records EIR 1002First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Itching For Love (Long Version)7:20
- A2Itching For Love (Radio Version)4:04
- BItching For Love (Dub Mix)8:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Itching For Love are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Itching For Love are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Itching For Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, Italy. One of them is Emerald International Records EIR 102.
How do I tell if my copy of Itching For Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EIR 102, EIR 1002, EIR-101, DM 942) 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 Itching For 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.