UK
March 1985- Label and catalog number
- Streetwave KHAN 39
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
KHAN 39 A¹ Noel DAMONT DA-side runout, etched
KHAN 39 B¹ DAMONTB-side runout, etched
KHAN 39 A*Label, A-side
KHAN 39 B*Label, B-side
Rose RoyceLove Me Right Now
Vinyl pressings
Love Me Right Now
by Rose Royce · 1985
14 pressings6 countriesFunkSoulElectronicFunk / Soul
Love Me Right Now was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Love Me Right Now
13 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Streetwave MKHAN 39
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MKHAN 39 A-1 V I DAMONTSide A runout groove, etched
MKHAN 39 B-1 V I DAMONTSide B runout groove, etched
MKHAN 39 A*Label side A
MKHAN 39 B*Label side B
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Prelude Records PRL D692
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
PRLD 692A-1-1-1 PRCRunouts Side B
PRLD 692B-1-1-1-< PRC H4 13Runout Side B
PRL D692 ASPrinted on Label Side A
PRL D692 BSPrinted on Label Side B
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Prelude Records PRL D692
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Prelude Records PRL 8088
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
Finland
1985- Label and catalog number
- K-Tel ROS-1223
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Finland | K-Tel ROS-1223First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Finland | K-Tel ROS-23First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | France | Virgin 80189 / Streetwave 80189First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | Streetwave 90197First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | Virgin SA 3017 / Streetwave SA 3017First year12", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Germany | Polydor 883 006-1First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Polydor 883 006-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Streetwave KHAN 39First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Streetwave MKHAN 39First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Streetwave MKHAN 3912", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1985 | US | Prelude Records PRL D692First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Prelude Records PRL D692First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | US | Prelude Records PRL 8088First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | Streetwave KHAN 39First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ALove Me Right Now (Extended Version)5:19
- B1Love Me Right Now (Radio Edit)3:55
- B2Magic Touch (New Philadelphia Remix)6:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Me Right Now are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Love Me Right Now are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Love Me Right Now first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, US, Finland, France and more. One of them is Streetwave KHAN 39, released March 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Me Right Now is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KHAN 39, MKHAN 39, PRL D692, PRL 8088) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KHAN 39 A¹ Noel DAMONT D and KHAN 39 B¹ DAMONT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Me Right Now 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.
