Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Italian Records EXIT M 509
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ᄊ M 509 ASide A runout groove, etched
ᄊ M 509 BSide B runout groove, etched
N.O.I.A.The Rule To Survive (Looking For Love)
Vinyl pressings
The Rule To Survive (Looking For Love)
by N.O.I.A. · 1983
12 pressings4 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
The Rule To Survive (Looking For Love) was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 The Rule To Survive (Looking For Love)
6 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 4 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- 25 Import Line TFW 1006
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
[etched]A SURE SHOT PR [stamped]ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. [etched]TFW 1006 AS RE 1Side A Runout
[etched]A SURE SHOT [stamped]ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. [etched]TFW 1006 BS RE-1Side B Runout
TFW 1006 ASSide A Label
TFW 1006 BSSide B Label
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- 25 Import Line TFW 1006
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- 25 Import Line TFW 1006
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
TFW 1006 AS 1
TFW 1006 BS 1
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- Italian Records EXIT M 509ZYX Records 5051
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
Netherlands
1983- Label and catalog number
- Megadisc 128307
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Germany | Italian Records EXIT M 509 / ZYX Records 5051First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | Italian Records EXIT M 509First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Megadisc 128307First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | US | 25 Import Line TFW 1006First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | US | 25 Import Line TFW 1006First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | US | 25 Import Line TFW 1006First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Italy | Slow Motion Records SLOMO 00912", Single Sided | 12", Single Sided |
| 2014 | Italy | N.O.I.A. Records NEXIT00112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2015 | Italy | La Discoteca dss02-exitm50912", Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | 12", Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2015 | Italy | La Discoteca DSS02 / Italian Records EXIT M 50912", Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Slow Motion Records SLOMO 00912", Single Sided, White Label | 12", Single Sided, White Label |
| ? | Netherlands | Megadisc 0783077", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThe Rule To Survive (Looking For Love)6:45
- BNight Is Made For Love6:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Rule To Survive (Looking For Love) are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Rule To Survive (Looking For Love) are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1983 and 2015.
When was The Rule To Survive (Looking For Love) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Italy, US, Germany, Netherlands. One of them is Italian Records EXIT M 509.
How do I tell if my copy of The Rule To Survive (Looking For Love) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EXIT M 509, TFW 1006, 128307) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ᄊ M 509 A and ᄊ M 509 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Rule To Survive (Looking 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.