Germany
September 28, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Metronome M 404
- Format
- 7", Single, Special Edition · Yellow
Siw MalmkvistLiebeskummer Lohnt Sich Nicht
Vinyl pressings
Liebeskummer Lohnt Sich Nicht
by Siw Malmkvist · 1964
13 pressings8 countriesSchlagerPop
Liebeskummer Lohnt Sich Nicht was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Liebeskummer Lohnt Sich Nicht
10 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 8 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.
Germany
1964- Label and catalog number
- Metronome M 404
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MR 45-2470Runout side A
MR 45-2471Runout side B
MR 45-2470Label side A
MR 45-2471Label side B
Germany
1964- Label and catalog number
- Metronome M 404
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MR-2470 TRunout Side A
MR-2471 TRunout Side B
MR 45-2470Label Side A
MR 45-2471Label Side B
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Jay-Gee International 45-100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Finland
May 1964- Label and catalog number
- Metronome M 404
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MR 45-2470Label side A
MR 45-2471Label side B
Austria
1964- Label and catalog number
- Metronome M 404
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Austria | Metronome M 404First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Canada | Reo 8790XFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1964 | Germany | Metronome M 404First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1964 | Germany | Metronome M 4047", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1964 | Germany | Metronome M 404First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1964 | Germany | Metronome M 4047", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1964 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | Ariola M 404First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Mexico | Gamma G-575First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | South Africa | Columbia 45-DSA 591 / Columbia DSA 591First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1964 | US | Jay-Gee International 45-100First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1964 | Finland | Metronome M 404First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Germany | Metronome M 404First year7", Single, Special Edition · Colored vinyl | 7", Single, Special Edition · Colored vinyl |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Germany | Metronome 885 880-77", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ALiebeskummer Lohnt Sich Nicht
- BEin Herz Ist Kein Spielzeug
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Liebeskummer Lohnt Sich Nicht are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Liebeskummer Lohnt Sich Nicht are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1964 and 1987.
When was Liebeskummer Lohnt Sich Nicht first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in Germany, US, Finland, Austria and more. One of them is Metronome M 404, released September 28, 1964.
How do I tell if my copy of Liebeskummer Lohnt Sich Nicht is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M 404, 45-100, 8790X, G-575) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Liebeskummer Lohnt Sich Nicht 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.