US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Emergency Records EMDS 6554
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
PatrisLove Oasis
Vinyl pressings
Love Oasis
by Patris · 1985
16 pressings6 countriesElectroSynth-popElectronic
Love Oasis was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Oasis
15 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 6 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Emergency Records EMDS 6554
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Emergency Records EMS 4554
- Format
- 7", Promo
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- MDM Records MDM 2-12MDM Records MDM 212
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MDM 212 A-2U-1- 1-X1Stamped Runout, Side A
MDM 212 B-1U-1- 1-X1Stamped Runout, Side B
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- MDM Records MDM 2
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- MDM Records MDM 2-12
- Format
- 12", Promo, White Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Denmark | Mega Records MRCS 2102First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Denmark | Mega Records MRCX 122102First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | Magnetic Records 2008777First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | Magnetic Records 1564826First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Emergency Records 120·19·014First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | RCA ZB 7523First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Italy | RCA ZT 7512First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Italy | RCA ZB 7523First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | Italy | RCA ZT 7512 / OKAY 39767First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | UK | MDM Records MDM 2-12First year12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | MDM Records MDM 2-12 / MDM Records MDM 212First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | MDM Records MDM 2First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | Emergency Records EMDS 6554First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | US | Emergency Records EMDS 6554First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Emergency Records EMS 4554First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ALove Oasis6:08
- BLove Oasis (Dub Mix)6:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Oasis are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Love Oasis are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Love Oasis first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, UK, Denmark, France and more. One of them is Emergency Records EMDS 6554.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Oasis is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EMDS 6554, EMS 4554, MDM 2-12, MDM 2) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Oasis 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.