US
1997- Label and catalog number
- Silk Entertainment SENT 9701-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
SENT 97001-1-This Side M.M.M.J.R.Side A, etched
SENT 97001-1-That Side M.M.M.J.R.Side B, etched
Vinyl pressings
The Word Is Love
by Steve "Silk" Hurley · 1997
22 pressings8 countriesHouseElectronic
The Word Is Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1997. 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 The Word Is Love
4 pressings came out in 1997, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Belgium
1997- Label and catalog number
- La Belle Noire LBN 089702-12
- Format
- 12"
Italy
1997- Label and catalog number
- D:vision Records DV 195
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Spain
1997- Label and catalog number
- Vendetta Records VENMX 126
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Belgium | La Belle Noire LBN 089702-12First year12" | 12" |
| 1997 | Italy | D:vision Records DV 195First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | Spain | Vendetta Records VENMX 126First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | UK | AM:PM 582 527-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1997 | US | Silk Entertainment SENT 9701-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | Australia | Tinted Records TINT 00212" | 12" |
| 1998 | France | Feel The Rhythm FTR 3993-612" | 12" |
| 1998 | France | Feel The Rhythm FTR 3993-712", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | Germany | Club Tools 0064910 CLU12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | Germany | Club Tools 006474-0 CLU12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | Italy | D:vision Records DVR 19512", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | Spain | Vendetta Records VENMX 126-R12" | 12" |
| 1998 | UK | AM:PM AMPMDJ11912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | UK | AM:PM AMPMDJ 12012", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | UK | Not On Label12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | UK | AM:PM 12VOICEDJ00112", Single Sided | 12", Single Sided |
| 2006 | Australia | Tinted Records TINT 10412" | 12" |
Tracklist
- This Side
- A1The Word Is Love (Silk's Anthem Of Life)8:55
- A2The Word Is Love (Silk's Original Mix Of Life)5:57
- That Side
- B1The Word Is Love (Kelly G's Bump N' Love Mix)7:38
- B2The Word Is Love (Kelly G. Dub)5:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Word Is Love are there?
22 vinyl pressings of The Word Is Love are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1997 and 2006.
When was The Word Is Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1997, in US, Belgium, Italy, Spain. One of them is Silk Entertainment SENT 9701-1.
How do I tell if my copy of The Word Is Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SENT 9701-1, LBN 089702-12, DV 195, VENMX 126) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SENT 97001-1-This Side M.M.M.J.R. and SENT 97001-1-That Side M.M.M.J.R.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Word Is 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.
