South Africa
1984- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKS 730
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Peabo BrysonTake No Prisoners (In The Game Of Love)
Vinyl pressings
Take No Prisoners (In The Game Of Love)
by Peabo Bryson · 1984
14 pressings6 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Take No Prisoners (In The Game Of Love) was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Take No Prisoners (In The Game Of Love)
1 pressing came out in 1984, the album's first year. 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | South Africa | Elektra EKS 730First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | Elektra 96 963277", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Europe | Elektra 966901-012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | Elektra 969 632-77", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Elektra EKR 14 T12" | 12" |
| 1985 | UK | Elektra 0-6690112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Elektra EKR 147", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | Elektra ED 506312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Elektra 7-696327", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | US | Elektra 7-696327", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Elektra 7-696327", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Elektra ED 506312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Elektra 0-6690112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | US | Elektra 0-6690112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- ATake No Prisoners (In The Game Of Love)3:47
- BLove Means Forever4:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Take No Prisoners (In The Game Of Love) are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Take No Prisoners (In The Game Of Love) are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Take No Prisoners (In The Game Of Love) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in South Africa. One of them is Elektra EKS 730.
How do I tell if my copy of Take No Prisoners (In The Game Of Love) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EKS 730) 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 Take No Prisoners (In The Game 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.
