Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- BCM Records 12507BCM Records BCM 12507
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
12 507 - ARunout side A, stamped
12 507 - AARunout side B, stamped
Vinyl pressings
Because I Love You (The Postman Song) / Love Me For Life
by Stevie B · 1990
17 pressings9 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Because I Love You was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Because I Love You
4 pressings came out in 1990, 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.
Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- BCM Records 07507BCM Records BCM 07507
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
07507 08 15324 00 2A 1Runout side A
07507 08 15324 00 1B1Runout side B
08-015324-00-1Label side A
08-015324-00-2Label side B
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- LMR (Lefrak-Moelis Records) 2724-7-R
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2724-7-R-A F/W RCERunout, Side A, Etched
2724-7-R-B F/W RCERunout, Side B, Etched
2724-7-R-ALabel Side A
2724-7-R-BLabel Side B
Germany
1990- Label and catalog number
- BCM Records 07507BCM Records BCM 07507
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Europe | BCM Records 12507 / BCM Records BCM 12507First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Europe | BCM Records 07507 / BCM Records BCM 07507First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Germany | BCM Records 07507 / BCM Records BCM 07507First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | US | LMR (Lefrak-Moelis Records) 2724-7-RFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Australia | Liberation Records K 103417", Single | 7", Single |
| 1991 | Australia | Liberation Records X1495012", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Colombia | Polydor 879-596-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Ecuador | Polydor 754017", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | Polydor 879 597-112", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | Polydor PO 126 / Polydor 879 596-77", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Europe | Polydor 879 596-7 / Polydor PO 1267", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | France | Touch Of Gold 190050-7 / Touch Of Gold 190 050-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | France | Touch Of Gold 190051 112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Scandinavia | BCM Records 07507 / BCM Records BCM 075077", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Scandinavia | BCM Records BCM 07507 / BCM Records 075077", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABecause I Love You (The Postman Song)5:00
- BLove Me For Life5:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Because I Love You are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Because I Love You are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1990 and 1991.
When was Because I Love You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in Europe, US, Germany. One of them is BCM Records 12507.
How do I tell if my copy of Because I Love You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12507, 07507, 2724-7-R) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12 507 - A and 12 507 - AA. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Because I Love You 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.