US
August 2, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SOO-12097
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SOO-1-12097 Z1 0Runout Side A
SOO-2-12097 Z2 0Runout Side B
SOO-1-12097A Side Label
SOO-2-12097B Side Label
Vinyl pressings
Love Lives Forever
by Minnie Riperton · 1980
16 pressings11 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Love Lives Forever was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Lives Forever
15 pressings came out in 1980, 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.
US
August 2, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SOO-12097
- Format
- LP, Album · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SOO-1-12097 Z6 • 4 ✲✲Side A runout
SOO-2-12097 Z5 • 2Side B runout
SOO-1-12097 Z5 • 3 ✲✲Side A runout variant
SOO-2-12097 Z6 • 1 ✲✲Side B runout variant
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SOO-12097
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SOO-1-12097 Z3 ─◁Etchings side A
SOO-2-12097 Z3 #3Etchings side B
SOO 1-12097Label side A
SOO 2-12097Label side B
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records E-ST 12097Capitol Records 0C 062-86 220
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EST 1 12097-1 G 1Side A runout, stamped
E ST2 12097-2 8 2Side B runout, stamped
Australia
August 2, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST.12097
- Format
- LP, Album
Netherlands
August 2, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1A 062-86220
- 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 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Brazil | Capitol Records 31C 064 86220First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Canada | Capitol Records SOO-12097First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-81382First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-81382First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | New Zealand | Capitol Records SO 12097First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Philippines | Capitol Records SOO-12097First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Spain | Capitol Records 10 C 064-086.220First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | Capitol Records E-ST 12097 / Capitol Records 0C 062-86 220First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records SOO-12097First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Australia | Capitol Records ST.12097First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 1A 062-86220First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Portugal | Capitol Records 11C 076 86220First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records SOO-12097First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records SOO-512097LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1980 | US | Capitol Records SOO-12097First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Here We Go6:12
- A2I'm In Love Again4:05
- A3Strange Affair8:55
- B1Island In The Sun4:45
- B2Give Me Time4:25
- B3You Take My Breath Away4:35
- B4The Song Of Life (La-La-La)4:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Lives Forever are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Love Lives Forever are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Love Lives Forever first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, UK, Australia, Netherlands and more. One of them is Capitol Records SOO-12097, released August 2, 1980.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Lives Forever is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SOO-12097, E-ST 12097, ST.12097, 1A 062-86220) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SOO-1-12097 Z1 0 and SOO-2-12097 Z2 0. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Lives Forever 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.
