Scandinavia
1980- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 9111 081
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
9111 081 A 5 P 80 F 710Side A stamped
9111 081 B 5 P 80 F 710Side B stamped
Vinyl pressings
Love Is A Sacrifice
by Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes · 1980
16 pressings9 countriesRhythm & BluesArena RockRockFunk / Soul
Love Is A Sacrifice was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Love Is A Sacrifice
13 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 9 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
May 1980- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-3836
- Format
- LP, Album · 72-PRC-Richmond Press
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-3836-A-PRC-RI-11-1 MASTERDISK RLVar. 1, Runout A Side
SRM-1-3836-B-PRC-RI-1-2 MASTERDISK RLVar. 1, Runout B Side
SRM-1-3836-A-PRC-R2-1-11 MASTERDISKVar. 2, Runout A Side
SRM-1-3836-B-PRC-R2-1-7 MASTERDISKVar. 2, Runout B Side
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 9111 081
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
9111081 1Y//1▽E420Side A Runout, Stamped
RCSide A Runout, Etched
9111081 2Y//1▽E420Side B Runout, Stamped
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-3836
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · 18 / Presswell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-3836-A-PW 6 (PR)P MASTERDISK RLRun-out area A-side [hand-etched]
SRM-1-3836-B-PW 5 (PR)P MASTERDISK RLRun-out area B-side [hand-etched]
SRM-1-3836-ASA-side label
SRM-1-3836-BSB-side label
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-3836
- Format
- LP, Album · 26 / PRC Compton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-3836-A-PRC C 3-1-6 MASTERDISK RLSide A runout, etched ["MASTERDISK" is stamped]
SRM-1-3836-B- PRC-C3-1 MASTERDISK RL (2)Side B runout, etched ["MASTERDISK" is stamped]
SRM-1-3836 ASSide A label
SRM-1-3836 BSSide B label
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-3836
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Mercury 9111 081First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Canada | Mercury SRM-1-3836First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | France | Mercury 9111 081First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Germany | Mercury 9111 081First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Mercury 9111 081First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Scandinavia | Mercury 9111 081First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Spain | Mercury 9111 081First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | Mercury 9111 081LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1980 | UK | Mercury 9111 081First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Mercury SRM-1-3836First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Mercury SRM-1-3836First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Mercury SRM-1-3836First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Mercury SRM-1-3836LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1980 | US | Mercury SRM-1-3836 / Mercury 9110.164First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Mercury SRM-1-3836LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1Why3:04
- A2Love When It's Strong3:39
- A3Goodbye Love3:39
- A4Murder4:33
- A5Keep Our Love Simple3:28
- B1Restless Heart3:34
- B2Why Is Love Such A Sacrifice4:51
- B3On The Beach2:54
- B4Long Distance3:33
- B5It Hurts3:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Is A Sacrifice are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Love Is A Sacrifice are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Love Is A Sacrifice first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Scandinavia, US, UK, Australia and more. One of them is Mercury 9111 081.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Is A Sacrifice is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9111 081, SRM-1-3836) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 9111 081 A 5 P 80 F 710 and 9111 081 B 5 P 80 F 710. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Is A Sacrifice 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.
