Mexico
1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RX-733
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Rick AstleyGiving Up On Love
Vinyl pressings
Giving Up On Love
by Rick Astley · 1988
12 pressings6 countriesSynth-popDance-popElectronicPop
Giving Up On Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Giving Up On Love
1 pressing came out in 1988, 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Mexico | RCA Victor RX-733First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Canada | RCA 8872-7-R7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Canada | RCA Victor 8878-1-RD12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | France | RCA PB 42949 / PWL PB 429497", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Germany | RCA PT 4295012", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Spain | RCA 03427", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Special Edition · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Special Edition · Promo |
| 1989 | US | RCA 8878-1-RD / RCA 8878-1-RD-RE12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | US | RCA 8878-1-RDAC12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | RCA 8969-1-RDAB12", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | RCA 8872-7-R7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | US | RCA 8878-2-RD-DE12" | 12" |
| 1989 | US | RCA 8872-7-RAA7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Giving Up On Love (12" Pop Extended)7:18
- A2Giving Up On Love (7" Pop)4:07
- B1Giving Up On Love (12" R&B Extended)7:08
- B2Giving Up On Love (Dub 12")5:00
- B3I'll Be Fine3:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Giving Up On Love are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Giving Up On Love are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was Giving Up On Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Mexico. One of them is RCA Victor RX-733.
How do I tell if my copy of Giving Up On Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RX-733) 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 Giving Up On 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.
