UK
November 1974- Label and catalog number
- Mooncrest MOON 37
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
MOON 37 A-1URunout groove A side
MOON 37 B 1URunout groove A side
MOON 37-ALabel A side
MOON 37-BLabel B side
Vinyl pressings
Love Hurts
by Nazareth · 1974
41 pressings17 countriesPop RockRock
Love Hurts was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Hurts
23 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 10 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.
UK
November 8, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Mooncrest MOON 37
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MOON 37 A-1U PeckoRunout groove on both sides
MOON 37-ALabel on both sides
Netherlands
1974- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6078 209
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AA 6078 209 1W2 ℗ 1974 670 03A-side runout
AA 6078 209 2W2 ℗ 1974 670 03B-side runout
6078 209.2B-side center label
Belgium
1974- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6078 209
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Belgium
1974- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6078 209Vertigo 6078.209
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AA-6078209 1W / 1Side A runout, variant 1
AA-6078209 2 W / 1 A BSide B runout, variant 1
AA‧6078209 ‧ 1W/1ΛPSide A runout, variant 2
AA‧6078209 ‧ 2 W/1Side B runout, variant 2
Belgium
1974- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6078 209
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AA‧6078209 ‧ 1W / 1ΛRunout side A, stamped and etched
AA‧6078209 ‧ 2 W / 1Runout side B, stamped and etched
6078 209 1YLabel side A
6078 209 2YLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 41 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s37 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Belgium | Vertigo 6078 209First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Belgium | Vertigo 6078 209 / Vertigo 6078.209First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Belgium | Vertigo 6078 209First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Belgium | Vertigo 6078 209 / Vertigo 6078.209First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Vertigo 6078 209First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Germany | Vertigo 6078 209First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Vertigo 6078 209First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Vertigo 6078 209First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Vertigo 6078 209First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Vertigo 6078 209First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Vertigo 6078 209First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Vertigo 6078 209First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Vertigo 6078 209First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Vertigo 6078 228First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1974 | Norway | Vertigo 6078 209First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | UK | BMG BMGCAT296 SV TP7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Limited |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Vertigo 6078 2097", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB S 53839 / Vertigo S 538397", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB S 53 839 / Vertigo S 53 8397", Single, Misprint, Reissue | 7", Single, Misprint, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ALove Hurts
- BDown
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Hurts are there?
41 vinyl pressings of Love Hurts are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1974 and 2018.
When was Love Hurts first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, Netherlands, Belgium, France and more. One of them is Mooncrest MOON 37, released November 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Hurts is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MOON 37, 6078 209, 6078 228, VTG-6005) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MOON 37 A-1U and MOON 37 B 1U. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Hurts 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.
