Germany
1989- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 395252-1A&M Records 395 252-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
395 252-1 S 1 320 1 ASide A runout, stamped
395 252-1 S 2 320 1 ASide B runout, stamped
SoundgardenLouder Than Love
Vinyl pressings
Louder Than Love
by Soundgarden · 1989
15 pressings6 countriesAlternative RockStoner RockHard RockRock
Louder Than Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Louder Than Love
8 pressings came out in 1989, 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.
Germany
1989- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 395252-1A&M Records 395 252-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
395 252 1 S1=1 670 07 1 1 5Side A runout, stamped
395 252 1 S2=1 670 07 1 21Side B runout, stamped
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMA 5252
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AMA 5252 A-1U-1-1Side A Stamped Runout
AMA 5252 B-1U-1-1Side B Stamped Runout
BILBO TAPE OneBoth Sides Etched
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP 5252
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SPO-05252-A-DMM-S3 MASTERDISK DMM SP1-2That Side (A side) runout, variant 1
SPO-05252-B-S2-DMM SP1-2 MASTERDISK DMMThis Side (B side) runout, variant 1
SPO-05252-A-DMM-S3 MASTERDISK DMM SP1-2That Side (A side) runout, variant 2
SPO-05252-B-S2-DMM SP1-3 MASTERDISK DMMThis Side (B side) runout, variant 2
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP 5252
- Format
- LP, Album · Red
- Runout / matrix
SPO-05252-A-DMM-S3 MASTERDISK DMM SPI73Side A (Etched)
SPI-3 SPO-05250-B-S2-DMM MASTERDISK DMMSide B (Etched)
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP 5252
- Format
- LP, Album · Green
- Runout / matrix
SPO-05252-A-DMM-S3 SPI-3 MASTERDISK DMMSide A etched
SPO-05252-B-S2-DMM SPI-3 MASTERDISK DMMSide B etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Germany | A&M Records 395252-1 / A&M Records 395 252-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Germany | A&M Records 395252-1 / A&M Records 395 252-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Netherlands | A&M Records 395252-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | UK | A&M Records AMA 5252First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | UK & Europe | A&M Records AMA 5252First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | US | A&M Records SP 5252First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | US | A&M Records SP 5252First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | US | A&M Records SP 5252First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | US | A&M Records SP 5252LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2010s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Europe | A&M Records 00602547924452 / Universal Music Group International 00602547924452LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2016 | Europe | A&M Records 00602547924452 / Universal Music Group International 00602547924452LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | US | A&M Records B0025093-01LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2019 | Europe | A&M Records 00602547924452 / Universal Music Group International 00602547924452LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | US | A&M Records B0025093-01 / UMe B0025093-01LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | US | A&M Records B0025093-01LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Tracklist
- A1Ugly Truth5:25
- A2Hands All Over6:00
- A3Gun4:41
- A4Power Trip4:09
- A5Get On The Snake3:42
- A6Full On Kevin's Mom3:40
- B1Loud Love4:55
- B2I Awake4:20
- B3No Wrong No Right4:45
- B4Uncovered4:30
- B5Big Dumb Sex4:10
- B6Full On (Reprise)2:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Louder Than Love are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Louder Than Love are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1989 and 2024.
When was Louder Than Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Germany, UK, US, Netherlands and more. One of them is A&M Records 395252-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Louder Than Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 395252-1, AMA 5252, SP 5252) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 395 252-1 S 1 320 1 A and 395 252-1 S 2 320 1 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Louder Than Love 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.
