UK
1998- Label and catalog number
- Multiply Records TMULTY37
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
TMULTY 37 A-2-1-Runout machine stamped, side A
TMULTY 37 B-2-1-Runout machine stamped, side B
Rachel McFarlaneLover
Vinyl pressings
Lover
by Rachel McFarlane · 1998
11 pressings2 countriesBreakbeatHouseSpeed GarageElectronic
Lover was first pressed on vinyl in 1998. 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 Lover
3 pressings came out in 1998, 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.
UK
1998- Label and catalog number
- Multiply Records 12MULTY37P
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
UK
1998- Label and catalog number
- Multiply Records 12MULTY 37P
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, White Label
- Runout / matrix
12MULTY 37 PA -1-1-1A side runout stamped
12MULTY 37 PB -1-1-B side runout stamped
12MULTY 37 PC -1-1-C side runout stamped
12MULTY 37 PD -1-1-1D side runout stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | UK | Multiply Records TMULTY37First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | UK | Multiply Records 12MULTY37PFirst year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1998 | UK | Multiply Records 12MULTY 37PFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo |
2000s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | UK | Multiply Records 12MULTY37P12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2000 | UK | Multiply Records 12SAMPLE5P12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2000 | UK | Multiply Records 12SAMPLE512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | Unknown | Not On Label LUV 00212", Single Sided, White Label, 45 RPM | 12", Single Sided, White Label, 45 RPM |
| 2004 | UK | Bouncin Tunes BC00512", 45 RPM, Single Sided | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided |
| 2005 | UK | All Around The World 12DJGLOBE25012", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2005 | UK | All Around The World 12 GLOBE 25012" | 12" |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Central Cuts CENCUT6612", Single Sided, White Label | 12", Single Sided, White Label |
Tracklist
- A1Lover (Zero G Mix)8:03
- A2Lover (Truman & Wolff Remix Edit)3:50
- B1Lover (D&D Amorous Mix)7:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lover are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Lover are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1998 and 2005.
When was Lover first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1998, in UK. One of them is Multiply Records TMULTY37.
How do I tell if my copy of Lover is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TMULTY37, 12MULTY37P, 12MULTY 37P) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TMULTY 37 A-2-1- and TMULTY 37 B-2-1-. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lover 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.