US
October 1986- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1016-1-J
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
1016.1.J.BI I F/W ¢Side A variant 1
1016.1.J.BI ISide B variant 1
1016·1·J·A I F/W ¢ ISide A variant 2
1016·1·J·B I ISide B variant 2
Millie JacksonAn Imitation Of Love
Vinyl pressings
An Imitation Of Love
by Millie Jackson · 1986
11 pressings8 countriesSoulContemporary R&BFunk / Soul
An Imitation Of Love 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 An Imitation Of Love
10 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 8 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.
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Jive HIP 43
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
HIP-43-A 1 MT. DAMONTRunout, Side A, Etched
HIP-43-B 1 MT. DAMONTRunout, Side B, Etched
Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1016-1-J
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
1016-1-J A' SEtched Runout Side A
1016-1-J B' SEtched Runout Side B
CR in CircleStamped Runout Side A
1016-1-J-AMatrix Label SideA
Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- Jive 6.26394 APJive 6.26394
- Format
- LP, Album · DMM Direct Metal Mastering
Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- Jive ZL 71 191
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
1986- Label and catalog number
- Jive ALI-28025
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Canada | Jive 1016-1-JFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Germany | Jive 6.26394 AP / Jive 6.26394First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Germany | Jive ZL 71 191First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Japan | Jive ALI-28025First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Jive 656.088First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Scandinavia | Jive HIP43First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | South Africa | Jive HIPC 43First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | UK | Jive HIP 43First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | UK | Jive HIP-43LP, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1986 | Japan | Jive ALI-28025First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Jive 1016-1-JFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Hot! Wild! Unrestricted! Crazy Love5:58
- A2Wanna Be Your Lover5:54
- A3Love Is A Dangerous Game5:58
- A4An Imitation Of Love4:12
- B1Mind Over Matter5:10
- B2It's A Thang5:12
- B3I Need To Be By Myself5:36
- B4I Fell In Love6:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of An Imitation Of Love are there?
11 vinyl pressings of An Imitation Of Love are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was An Imitation Of Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Jive 1016-1-J, released October 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of An Imitation Of Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1016-1-J, HIP 43, 6.26394 AP, ZL 71 191) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1016.1.J.BI I F/W ¢ and 1016.1.J.BI I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is An Imitation 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.
