France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 13.849Carrere 13849
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
[SNA stamp] 13849 A zRunout side A
[SNA stamp] 13849 B zRunout side B
13849/1Label side A
13849/2Label side B
Nana MouskouriOnly Love
Vinyl pressings
Only Love
by Nana Mouskouri · 1984
19 pressings10 countriesSoundtrackBalladThemePop
Only Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Only Love
4 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
Portugal
1984- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 532703
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
South Africa
1984- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CRE 2023Carrere CRE2023
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Sweden
1984- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CAR 13.655Carrere CAR 13655
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
13.655-1F PS/CR 1̷3̷.̷6̷6̷5̷-̷1̷F̷ TαRunout, A-side
13.655-2F PS/CR TαRunout, B-side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | France | Carrere 13.849 / Carrere 13849First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Portugal | Carrere 532703First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | South Africa | Carrere CRE 2023 / Carrere CRE2023First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Sweden | Carrere CAR 13.655 / Carrere CAR 13655First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Australia | Philips 884 430-77", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | Carrere CAR-883 602-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Ireland | Philips PH 387", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Carrere 13.849 / Carrere 138497", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Philips 884 430-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Portugal | Philips 884 430-77", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Carrere CART 37612", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Philips PH 38 / Philips 884 420-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Carrere CAR 3767", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Philips PH 387", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | UK | Philips PH 3812 / Philips 884 430-112", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AOnly Love4:21
- BL'Amour En Héritage (Mistral's Daughter)4:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Only Love are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Only Love are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1984 and 1986.
When was Only Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in France, Portugal, South Africa, Sweden. One of them is Carrere 13.849.
How do I tell if my copy of Only Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 13.849, 532703, CRE 2023, CAR 13.655) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, [SNA stamp] 13849 A z and [SNA stamp] 13849 B z. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Only 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.
