Vinyl pressings
by Scorpions · 1988
Rhythm Of 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.
21 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 12 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.
2024077-A02 A-ScorpionsRunout side A variant 1
2024077-B02 B- SCORPIONSRunout side B variant 1
2024077-A01 A-SCORPIONSRunout side A variant 2
2024077-B01 B-SCORPIONSRunout side B variant 2
2024056-A003 A-SCORPIONS
2024056-B03 B-SCORPIONS
HARP+5240+A ORLAKERunout Side A
HARP+5240+B ORLAKERunout Side B
HAR 5240-A
HAR 5240-B
HAR 5240 A-1-1- 1 D
HAR 5240 B-1-1-1 D
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | PolyGram 870 323-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Canada | Mercury DJM 265First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Europe | Harvest 060-2 02405 6First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1988 | France | EMI Electrola 2024077 / Harvest 2024077First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | France | EMI Electrola 2024077 / Harvest 20240777", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1988 | Germany | Harvest 1C 006 2 02407 7 / EMI Electrola 1C 006 2 02407 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | Harvest 1C K 060-2 02405 6First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Germany | EMI Electrola 20240777", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1988 | Italy | EMI 14 2024056 / Harvest 14 2024056First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Mexico | PolyGram 790First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Philippines | EMI EMI-73-x-374First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Portugal | Harvest 2 02405 6First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Spain | EMI Electrola 20 2407 7 / Harvest 006-2024077First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Spain | Harvest 20 2405 6 / EMI 20 2405 6First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | UK | Harvest HARP 5240First year7", Shape, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", Shape, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Harvest 202405612", Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
25 vinyl pressings of Rhythm Of Love are listed here, from 12 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Germany, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Harvest 1C 006 2 02407 7.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C 006 2 02407 7, 1C K 060-2 02405 6, HARP 5240, HAR 5240) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2024077-A02 A-Scorpions and 2024077-B02 B- SCORPIONS. 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.
