US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SG 389
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SG 389 A 1 I STERLING ΛIERunout A
SG-389 B 1 I STERLING ΛIDRunout B
SG 389 ALabel A
SG 389 BLabel B
SkyyLet Love Shine
Vinyl pressings
Let Love Shine
by Skyy · 1982
12 pressings4 countriesBoogieFunkSoulElectronic
Let Love Shine was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Let Love Shine
9 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 3 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records S7 7045
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SG 389 DJ
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
SG 389 A I I STERLING Ʌ2ASide A runout
SG-389 B I I STERLING Ʌ1ASide B runout
SG 389 ASide A label
SG 389 BSide B label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records S7 7045 DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A 13 2957Streetwave EPC A 13 2957
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EPC 13 · 2957 - A·1 ΛRunout side A, etched/stamped
EPC· 2957-B2-A13 EPC-A13- 2957-B2 ΛRunout side B, etched/stamped
EPC A 13 2957 A*Label side A
EPC A 13 2957 B*Label side B
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A 13 2957Streetwave EPC A 13 2957
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label · stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Canada | Salsoul Records SG 389First year12" | 12" |
| 1982 | UK | Epic EPC A 13 2957 / Streetwave EPC A 13 2957First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | Epic EPC A2957First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | UK | Epic EPC A 13 2957 / Streetwave EPC A 13 2957First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1982 | UK | Epic EPC A2957First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | US | Salsoul Records SG 389First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Salsoul Records SG 389 DJFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Salsoul Records S7 7045First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | US | Salsoul Records S7 7045 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RAMSH 12-317512", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RAMSH 11757" | 7" |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Epic EPC A 13.295712", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
Tracklist
- ALet Love Shine5:32
- BLet Love Shine (Instrumental)5:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let Love Shine are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Let Love Shine are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was Let Love Shine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Salsoul Records SG 389.
How do I tell if my copy of Let Love Shine is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SG 389, S7 7045, SG 389 DJ, S7 7045 DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SG 389 A 1 I STERLING ΛIE and SG-389 B 1 I STERLING ΛID. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Let Love Shine 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.
