US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Ocean Ariola America OR 8901
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
OR 7051 AS LONG RE1 - 1B S1A side runout, etched
OR 7051 BS 1B A3 S1B side runout, etched
(OR 7051 A/S)A side label
(OR 7051 B/S)B side label
Sister PowerGimme Back My Love Affair
Vinyl pressings
Gimme Back My Love Affair
by Sister Power · 1979
14 pressings5 countriesDiscoElectronic
Gimme Back My Love Affair was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Gimme Back My Love Affair
13 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 5 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.
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Ocean Ariola America 7501
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
p 7501 AS x 1A-Side Runout Etching
p 7501 BSB-Side Runout Etching
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Ocean Ariola America OR 7512/2
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Ocean Ariola America OR 7501
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
OR 7501 AS LONG RE1-1B A3 15Side A Runout Etchings
OR 7501 AS SHORT RE1 -1A 32 15Side B Runout Etchings
OR 7501 AS LONG RE1 -/C 15Side A Runout Etchings 2nd variant
OR 7501 AS short RE1 -/A 15Side B Runout Etchings 2nd variant
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Ocean Ariola America OR 7512/2
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Ocean Ariola America 7501
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
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.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Canada | Ocean Ariola America OR 8901First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1979 | Canada | Ocean Ariola America 7501XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | France | Eurodisc SAM 3003First year12" | 12" |
| 1979 | France | Ocean Eurodisc 911 242 / Ocean Eurodisc 100 134First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Japan | Ocean Ariola America CM-269First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Mexico | Ocean Ariola America SL-7020First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Mexico | Ocean Ariola America S-370First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Ocean Ariola America OR 7512/2First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Ocean Ariola America OR 7501First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Ocean Ariola America OR 8901First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Ocean Ariola America OR 7512/2First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Ocean Ariola America 7501First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Ocean Ariola America 7501First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1979 | US | Ocean Ariola America OR 751212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- AGimme Back My Love Affair7:38
- BHelp Me Love Again5:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gimme Back My Love Affair are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Gimme Back My Love Affair are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Gimme Back My Love Affair first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, Canada, France, Japan and more. One of them is Ocean Ariola America OR 8901.
How do I tell if my copy of Gimme Back My Love Affair is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use OR 8901, 7501, OR 7512/2, OR 7501) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, OR 7051 AS LONG RE1 - 1B S1 and OR 7051 BS 1B A3 S1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gimme Back My Love Affair 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.