Scandinavia
1982- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6000.828Vertigo 6000 828
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6000 828 A 6 P 82 F 710A-side runout
6000 828 B 6 P 82 F 710B-side runout
NazarethLove Leads To Madness / Take The Rap
Vinyl pressings
Love Leads To Madness / Take The Rap
by Nazareth · 1982
14 pressings11 countriesPop RockHard RockRockPop
Love Leads To Madness / Take The Rap was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Leads To Madness / Take The Rap
14 pressings came out in 1982, 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2421-S
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AM 02421-A P2..A-Side
AM 02421-B P1.B-Side
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2421A&M Records 2421-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records, Inc. SP-17200
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
SP-017200-AA-Side
SP-017200-AAB-Side
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records, Inc. SP-17200
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
IT AM SP 017200-A T2 ··
IT AM SP 017200-AA T2 ··
Germany
May 11, 1982- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6000 828
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
6000 828 1XW 320Runout side A, stamped
6000 828 2W 320Runout side B, stamped
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.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Vertigo 6000 828First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Bolivia | Vertigo VRS - 30-15First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Brazil | Vertigo 6000 828First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1982 | Canada | A&M Records AM 2421First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Ireland | NEMS International NIS 101First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Vertigo 6000 828First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | Scandinavia | Vertigo 6000.828 / Vertigo 6000 828First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | South Africa | Vertigo TOS 1385First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | Spain | Vertigo 60 00 828First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | US | A&M Records 2421-SFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | US | A&M Records 2421 / A&M Records 2421-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | A&M Records, Inc. SP-17200First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | A&M Records, Inc. SP-17200First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Germany | Vertigo 6000 828First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ALove Leads To Madness3:45
- BTake The Rap2:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Leads To Madness / Take The Rap are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Love Leads To Madness / Take The Rap are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Love Leads To Madness / Take The Rap first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Scandinavia, US, Germany, Australia and more. One of them is Vertigo 6000.828.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Leads To Madness / Take The Rap is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6000.828, 2421-S, 2421, SP-17200) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6000 828 A 6 P 82 F 710 and 6000 828 B 6 P 82 F 710. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Leads To Madness / Take The Rap 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.
