Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- RCA PL 90387RCA PL90387
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DMC-9115 A-1/7-89
DMC-9115 B-4/7-89
StarshipLove Among The Cannibals
Vinyl pressings
Love Among The Cannibals
by Starship · 1989
11 pressings10 countriesPop RockArena RockRock
Love Among The Cannibals 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 Love Among The Cannibals
11 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 10 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- RCA 9693-1-R
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Electrosound Pressing
- Runout / matrix
9693-1-G̷ R-A-2C [Artisan logo] EMW #04479A Side Etch, Except [Artisan logo] Stamp, Variant 1
9693-1-R-B 1S 9̷6̷9̷3̷-̷1̷-̷G̷-̷B̷-̷1̷C̷ [Artisan logo] 9̷6̷9̷3̷-̷1̷-̷R̷-̷B̷ ̷1̷S̷ EMW #04284XB Side Etch, Except [Artisan logo] Stamp, Variant 1
9693-1-G̷ R-A-2S [Artisan logo] EMW #04479A Side Etch, Except [Artisan logo] Stamp, Variant 2
9693-1-R-B 1S 9̷6̷9̷3̷-̷1̷-̷G̷-̷B̷-̷1̷C̷ [Artisan logo] 9̷6̷9̷3̷-̷1̷-̷R̷-̷B̷ ̷1̷S̷ EMW #04284XB Side Etch, Except [Artisan logo] Stamp, Variant 2
Argentina
1989- Label and catalog number
- BMG TLP-90198
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Australasia
1989- Label and catalog number
- RCA 9693-1-R
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
9693-1-R. A.Side A Label
9693-1-R. B.Side B Label
Brazil
1989- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 150.4010
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1989- Label and catalog number
- RCA 9693-1-R
- 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 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Argentina | BMG TLP-90198First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Australasia | RCA 9693-1-RFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Brazil | RCA Victor 150.4010First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Canada | RCA 9693-1-RFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Europe | RCA PL 90387 / RCA PL90387First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Mexico | RCA Victor LAE-891First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Mexico | RCA Victor LAE•891First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | South Africa | RCA RCAC 1106First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | South Korea | RCA SRPR-199First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | US | RCA 9693-1-RFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Venezuela | RCA Victor 102-02139First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1The Burn4:24
- A2It's Not Enough4:51
- A3Trouble In Mind4:35
- A4I Didn't Mean To Stay All Night4:51
- A5Send A Message4:50
- B1Love Among The Cannibals3:43
- B2We Dream In Color6:27
- B3Healing Waters4:57
- B4Blaze Of Love4:34
- B5I'll Be There5:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Among The Cannibals are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Love Among The Cannibals are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Love Among The Cannibals first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Europe, US, Argentina, Australasia and more. One of them is RCA PL 90387.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Among The Cannibals is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PL 90387, 9693-1-R, TLP-90198, 150.4010) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DMC-9115 A-1/7-89 and DMC-9115 B-4/7-89. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Among The Cannibals 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.
