Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records ZYX 20.092
- Format
- LP, Album
Patty RyanLove Is The Name Of The Game
Vinyl pressings
Love Is The Name Of The Game
by Patty Ryan · 1987
10 pressings7 countriesSynth-popEuro-DiscoElectronicPop
Love Is The Name Of The Game was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Is The Name Of The Game
3 pressings came out in 1987, 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.
Japan
September 1, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 28MM 0555
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
28MM 0555ALabel side A
28MM 0555BLabel side B
Japan
September 1, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 28MM 0555
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
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.
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 20.092First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Japan | Polydor 28MM 0555First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Japan | Polydor 28MM 0555First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | Portugal | ZYX Records 11 30 1020LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | South Africa | World Of Music RSL 1049 / Principal Records RSL 1049LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | South Korea | ZYX Records YZPL 152 / ZYX Records ZYX 20.092LP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Europe | Klaus Steiner Studio 111-033LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Estonia | Maschina Records MASHLP-132BLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Estonia | Maschina Records MASHLP-132YLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Estonia | Maschina Records MASHLP-132MLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Tracklist
- A1(You're) My Love, (You're) My Life4:28
- A2I Don't Wanna Lose You Tonight4:03
- A3Love Is The Name Of The Game3:35
- A4Love Emotion4:12
- A5I'm Feeling So Blue3:15
- B1Stay With Me Tonight3:20
- B2Don't Tell Me Lies3:26
- B3Down On My Knees3:22
- B4Chinese Eyes3:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Is The Name Of The Game are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Love Is The Name Of The Game are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1987 and 2022.
When was Love Is The Name Of The Game first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Germany, Japan. One of them is ZYX Records ZYX 20.092.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Is The Name Of The Game is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZYX 20.092, 28MM 0555) 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 Is The Name Of The Game 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.