UK
April 1995- Label and catalog number
- Azuli Records AZULI 33Azuli Records AZNY 33
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
AZNY 33 A2 DAMONTRunout side A
AZNY 33 B1 DAMONTRunout side B
RomanthonyMinistry Of Love
Vinyl pressings
Ministry Of Love
by Romanthony · 1995
11 pressings2 countriesHouseElectronic
Ministry Of Love 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Ministry Of Love
5 pressings came out in 1995, the album's first year, in 2 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
1995- Label and catalog number
- Azuli Records AZULI 33Azuli Records AZNY 33
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
AZNY 33 A2 DAMONTRunout side A
AZNY 33 B1 DAMONTRunout side B
UK
1995- Label and catalog number
- Azuli Records AZNY 033
- Format
- 12", White Label, Promo
Italy
1995- Label and catalog number
- Reform REF 001
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
Italy
1995- Label and catalog number
- Reform REF 001
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
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.
1990s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Italy | Reform REF 001First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1995 | Italy | Reform REF 001First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | UK | Azuli Records AZNY 033First year12", White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | UK | Azuli Records AZULI 33 / Azuli Records AZNY 33First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1995 | UK | Azuli Records AZULI 33 / Azuli Records AZNY 33First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2010s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | UK | Glasgow Underground GU 2019V2-112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2013 | UK | Glasgow Underground GU 2019V2-212", 45 RPM, Repress | 12", 45 RPM, Repress |
| 2013 | UK | Glasgow Underground GU 2019V2-212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2013 | UK | Glasgow Underground GU 2019V1-112" | 12" |
| 2013 | UK | Glasgow Underground GU 2019V1-212" | 12" |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Azuli Records AZULI 33 / Azuli Records AZNY 3312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Ministry Of Love (UK Progressive Mix)8:27
- B1Ministry Of Love (Organ Grinder Dub)6:37
- B2Ministry Of Love (Underground Speech Mix)6:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ministry Of Love are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Ministry Of Love are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1995 and 2013.
When was Ministry Of Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1995, in UK, Italy. One of them is Azuli Records AZULI 33, released April 1995.
How do I tell if my copy of Ministry Of Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AZULI 33, AZNY 033, REF 001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AZNY 33 A2 DAMONT and AZNY 33 B1 DAMONT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ministry 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.
