UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE T 135
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
JIVET-135-A1 1 MT DAMONT TY1Side A: etched runout
JIVET-135-B1 TY1 1 MT. DAMONT ASide B: etched runout
JIVE T 135 A*Side A: label
JIVE T 135 B*Side B: label
Millie JacksonLove Is A Dangerous Game
Vinyl pressings
Love Is A Dangerous Game
by Millie Jackson · 1986
13 pressings5 countriesSoulDiscoHip HopFunk / Soul
Love Is A Dangerous Game 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 Is A Dangerous Game
9 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 5 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1022-1-JD
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1009-7-J
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1022-1-JDAB
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1009-7-JAA
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1032-7-JA1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
1032-7-JA1-AA Label Matrix
1032-7-JA1-1B Label Matrix
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Canada | Jive 1009-7-JFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Jive 145.299First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | South Africa | Jive JIVS 144First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Jive JIVE T 135First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | Jive 1022-1-JDFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | US | Jive 1009-7-JFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | US | Jive 1022-1-JDABFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Jive 1009-7-JAAFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Jive 1032-7-JA1First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Netherlands | Jive 151.24312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Jive JIVE T 13512", Single | 12", Single |
| 1987 | UK | Jive JIVE 1357", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Jive JIVE T 13512", Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | 12", Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Love Is A Dangerous Game (Extended Mix)5:59
- A2Love Is A Dangerous Game (7" Version)4:22
- B1Love Is A Dangerous Game (Album Version)4:56
- B2Love Is A Dangerous Game (Instrumental Version)5:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Is A Dangerous Game are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Love Is A Dangerous Game are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Love Is A Dangerous Game first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US, Canada, Netherlands and more. One of them is Jive JIVE T 135.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Is A Dangerous Game is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JIVE T 135, 1022-1-JD, 1009-7-J, 1022-1-JDAB) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JIVET-135-A1 1 MT DAMONT TY1 and JIVET-135-B1 TY1 1 MT. DAMONT A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Is A Dangerous Game 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.
