UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- Champion CHAMPX 12301
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CHAMP12 301-C PA7057Side A, Hand Etched
CHAMP12 301-D PA7057Side B, Hand Etched
Vinyl pressings
Luv 4 Luv
by Robin S. · 1993
28 pressings8 countriesHouseElectronic
Luv 4 Luv was first pressed on vinyl in 1993. 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 Luv 4 Luv
18 pressings came out in 1993, the album's first year, in 8 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.
UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- Champion CHAMP12301Champion CHAMP 12301
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CHAMP 12 301 -A1 PA7056A side runout etched
CHAMP 12 301 - B1 PA7056AA side runout etched
CHAMP 12301 AA side label
CHAMP 12301 BAA side label
UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- Champion CHAMP 301Champion CHAMP301
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CHAMP 301 A1 DAMONTRunout Etched Side A
CHAMP 301 B1 DAMONTRunout Etched Side B
UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- Champion CHAMP 301Champion CHAMP301
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CHAMP 301 A1 DAMONTRunout Etched side A
CHAMP 301 B1 DAMONTRunout Etched side B
CHAMP 301 ALabel side A
CHAMP 301 BLabel side A
UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- Champion CHAMP 12-301
- Format
- 12", Promo, Limited Edition, 45 RPM
US
1993- Label and catalog number
- Big Beat 7-98363
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-BB-67554-1 1-1 SRC [logo]Side A
ST-BB-65760-1Side A oblique back slash crossed out
ST-BB-65759-1 1-1 SRC [logo]Side B
ST-67554-SPSide A Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Denmark | Mega Records MRCX 122569First year12" | 12" |
| 1993 | France | Feel The Rhythm FTR 3820-6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | France | Feel The Rhythm FTR 3820-8First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 7083-12First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 1993 | Italy | D:vision Records DV 034First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | Italy | D:vision Records DVR 034First year12", Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1993 | Spain | More Disco MORE 06First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | Spain | More Disco MORE-06-PROFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | UK | Champion CHAMP 12-301First year12", Promo, Limited Edition, 45 RPM · Promo, Limited | 12", Promo, Limited Edition, 45 RPM · Promo, Limited |
| 1993 | UK | Champion CHAMPX 12301First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | UK | Champion CHAMP12301 / Champion CHAMP 12301First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1993 | UK | Champion CHAMP 301 / Champion CHAMP301First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1993 | UK | Champion CHAMP 301 / Champion CHAMP301First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1993 | US | Big Beat 7-98363First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1993 | US | Big Beat 0-10133First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2000s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Germany | Stereophonic STEREO 011 / BMG 74321 94032 112" | 12" |
| 2002 | Germany | Stereophonic STEREO 011 / Stereophonic 74321 94032 112", Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2002 | Germany | Stereophonic STEREO-011 / Stereophonic 74321 94032 112", Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2002 | Germany | Stereophonic Stereo-010 P / BMG 74321 94029 112", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2002 | Germany | Stereophonic 74321 97126 1 / BMG 74321 97126 112", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2002 | Germany | Stereophonic STEREO 011R / BMG 74321 97126 112", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 2003 | UK | Champion CHAMP 12-79912" | 12" |
| 2003 | UK | Champion CHAMP12.79912", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ALuv 4 Luv (Stones Mix Edit)
- BLuv 4 Luv (Nick Nice Mix Edit)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Luv 4 Luv are there?
28 vinyl pressings of Luv 4 Luv are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1993 and 2003.
When was Luv 4 Luv first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in UK, US, Netherlands, Denmark and more. One of them is Champion CHAMPX 12301.
How do I tell if my copy of Luv 4 Luv is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHAMPX 12301, CHAMP12301, CHAMP 301, CHAMP 12-301) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CHAMP12 301-C PA7057 and CHAMP12 301-D PA7057. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Luv 4 Luv 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.
