Benelux
1982- Label and catalog number
- Arista 600.755Ariola Benelux B.V. 600.755
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Vinyl pressings
Work For Love
by Ministry · 1982
28 pressings10 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronic
Work 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 Work For Love
3 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.
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 600 755
- Format
- 12"
Benelux
1982- Label and catalog number
- Arista 600.755Ariola Benelux B.V. 600.755
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Benelux | Arista 600.755 / Ariola Benelux B.V. 600.755First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Benelux | Arista 600.755 / Ariola Benelux B.V. 600.755First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | France | Ariola 600 755First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | Europe | Arista 105 3937", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | Europe | Arista 600 755 / Arista 600 755-21312", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Europe | Arista 600 755 / Arista 600 755-21312", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | Arista 600 75512", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Arista 105 393 / Arista 105 393-1007", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Arista 600 75512", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Germany | Arista 105 5277", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Germany | Arista 105 393 / Arista 105 393-1007", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Italy | Arista ARS 3801312", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Japan | Arista 7RS-747", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Japan | Arista 7RS-747", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | New Zealand | Arista K89877" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AWork For Love4:15
- BFor Love5:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Work For Love are there?
28 vinyl pressings of Work For Love are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was Work For Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Benelux, France. One of them is Arista 600.755.
How do I tell if my copy of Work For Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 600.755, 600 755) 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 Work 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.
