UK
July 22, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1346Virgin 114301
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
VS 1346 A-1U-1- DRunout side A
VS 1346 B-1U-1- DRunout side B
Scritti PolittiTake Me In Your Arms And Love Me
Vinyl pressings
Take Me In Your Arms And Love Me
by Scritti Politti · 1991
11 pressings2 countriesDowntempoReggae-PopElectronicHip Hop
Take Me In Your Arms And Love Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Take Me In Your Arms And Love Me
11 pressings came out in 1991, 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
1991- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VST 1346Virgin 614301
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
VST 1346 A-1 U-1-1-1- DSide A Runout Groove Stamped Variant 1
VST 1346 A-1U-1-1- DSide A Runout Groove Stamped Variant 2
VST 1346 B-1 U-1-1-1- DSide B Runout Groove Stamped Variant 1
VST 1346 B-1U-1- 1- DSide B Runout Groove Stamped Variant 2
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1346Virgin 114301
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
VS 1346 A-1U-1-Q2 DSide A runout
VS 1346 B-1U-1-Q2 DSide B runout
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VST 1346Virgin 614301
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1346
- Format
- 7", Single
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1346
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox · Black Labels
- Runout / matrix
VS 1346 A-1U-1-Q2 DSide A runout
VS 1346 B-1U-1-Q2 DSide B runout
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.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Europe | Virgin 614 301 / Virgin VST 1346First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Europe | Virgin VS 1346 / Virgin 114 301First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | Virgin VST 1346 / Virgin 614301First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Virgin VS 1346 / Virgin 114301First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Virgin VSTDJ 1346First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Virgin VSTDJ 1346First year12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Virgin VST 1346 / Virgin 614301First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1991 | UK | Virgin VS 1346First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1991 | UK | Virgin VSTDJ 1346First year12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Virgin VS 1346First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1991 | UK | Virgin VS 1346 / Virgin 114301First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ATake Me In Your Arms And Love Me (Dancehall Mix/Fashion Style)7:16
- B1Take Me In Your Arms And Love Me (Nice Up The Area Mix)4:33
- B2Take Me In Your Arms And Love Me (Marble Hill Mix)5:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Take Me In Your Arms And Love Me are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Take Me In Your Arms And Love Me are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Take Me In Your Arms And Love Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK, Europe. One of them is Virgin VS 1346, released July 22, 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of Take Me In Your Arms And Love Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS 1346, VST 1346, VSTDJ 1346, 614 301) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VS 1346 A-1U-1- D and VS 1346 B-1U-1- D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Take Me In Your Arms And Love Me 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.
