UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Arista SPARTY 1021
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SPARTY 1021 A//1 TRunout side A
SPARTY 1021 B//1 TRunout side B
SPARTY 1021ALabel side A
SPARTY 1021BLabel side B
NovaWings Of Love
Vinyl pressings
Wings Of Love
by Nova · 1977
10 pressings8 countriesProg RockFusionRock
Wings Of Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Wings Of Love
10 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 8 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Arista SPARTY 1021
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SPARTY 1021 A//1 T 1 1 1Runout side A
SPARTY 1021 B//1 T 1 1 1Runout side B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Arista AB 4150
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Arista AB 4150
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
AB 4150 SA-1-RE CTH B4 ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. o T1Side A runout
AB 4150 SB-1 RE ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. CTH A5 T1Side B runout
AB 4150 SASide A label
AB 4150 SBSide B label
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Arista AB 4150
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AB 4159 - SARunout Side A
AB 4159 - SBRunout Side B
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Les Disques Motors 2933 216
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | Arista AB 4150First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | Les Disques Motors 2933 216First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Arista 1C 064-60142First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Greece | Arista 14C 062-60142First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Portugal | Arista 8E 072 60142First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Spain | Arista 10 C 062-060.142First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Arista SPARTY 1021First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Arista SPARTY 1021First yearLP, Album, White Label, Stereo | LP, Album, White Label, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Arista AB 4150First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Arista AB 4150First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1You Are Light
- A2Marshall Dillon
- A3Blue Lake
- A4Beauty Dream - Beauty Flame
- B1Golden Sky Boat
- B2Loveliness About You
- B3Inner Star
- B4Last Silence
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Wings Of Love are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Wings Of Love are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Wings Of Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, US, Canada, France and more. One of them is Arista SPARTY 1021.
How do I tell if my copy of Wings Of Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SPARTY 1021, AB 4150, 2933 216, 1C 064-60142) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SPARTY 1021 A//1 T and SPARTY 1021 B//1 T. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Wings Of 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.
