Belgium
1995- Label and catalog number
- Natural Born Grooves NBG 03Natural Born Grooves NBG-03
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
NBG 03 - A -Side A
NBG 03 - B -Side B
Natural Born GroovesUniversal Love
Vinyl pressings
Universal Love
by Natural Born Grooves · 1995
14 pressings6 countriesProgressive HouseElectronic
Universal Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1995. 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 Universal Love
2 pressings came out in 1995, 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.
Italy
1995- Label and catalog number
- Dance Pollution POLL 016
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mispress
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Belgium | Natural Born Grooves NBG 03 / Natural Born Grooves NBG-03First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1995 | Italy | Dance Pollution POLL 016First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mispress | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mispress |
| 1996 | France | Airplay Records 576 567-112" | 12" |
| 1996 | Italy | Dance Pollution POLL 01612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | UK | Assured NORM 00512", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1996 | UK | Assured NORM 00512", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1996 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 8092-1212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2000s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Germany | E-Cutz EC 007R12" | 12" |
| 2003 | Germany | E-Cutz EC 007-200312", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2003 | Germany | E-Cutz E C 007 / 200312", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2003 | Germany | E-Cutz EC 007-R200312", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 2003 | Germany | E-Cutz EC 007-R200312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 2003 | Netherlands | Natural Born Grooves Recordings NBG00612", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 2003 | Germany | E-Cutz EC 007-200312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AUniversal Love (Club Mix)7:40
- B1Kinetic Energy7:00
- B2Universal Dub5:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Universal Love are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Universal Love are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1995 and 2003.
When was Universal Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1995, in Belgium, Italy. One of them is Natural Born Grooves NBG 03.
How do I tell if my copy of Universal Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NBG 03, POLL 016) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NBG 03 - A - and NBG 03 - B -. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Universal 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.