Vinyl pressings
by Real McCoy · 1995
Love & Devotion was first pressed on vinyl in 1995. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
12 pressings came out in 1995, 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.
08 56238 20 1A1 299741 ARunout side A, stamped
08 56238 20 1B1 299741 ARunout side B, stamped
08 56238 20 1C1 299741 ARunout side C, stamped
08 56238 20 1D1 299741 ARunout side D, stamped
74321272701 A-01-1-1 MASTERPIECE Miles.Runout side A, stamped & etched
74321272701 B-01-1-1Runout side B, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Unknown | Not On LabelFirst year12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1995 | Europe | Hansa 74321 29396 1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1995 | Germany | Hansa 74321 26377 1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1995 | Germany | Not On Label MC SARFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1995 | Italy | Drohm DROHM 037First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | Italy | Drohm DROHM 016First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | Netherlands | Hansa 74321 29396 1First year12" | 12" |
| 1995 | Netherlands | Hansa 74321 26377 1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1995 | UK | Logic Records LND1 / Logic Records LUK 059First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | UK | Logic Records 21-272707First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1995 | UK | Logic Records 21-272707First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Mispress | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Mispress |
| 1995 | UK & Europe | Logic Records 74321 27270-1 / Logic Records 74321 272701First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Not On Label 08-074122-4012", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
13 vinyl pressings of Love & Devotion are listed here, from 6 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1995, in UK, UK & Europe, Europe, Germany and more. One of them is Not On Label.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 21-272707, LND1, 74321 27270-1, 74321 29396 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 08 56238 20 1A1 299741 A and 08 56238 20 1B1 299741 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
