US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SG 401
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SG 401 A-1 I STERLING Λ1DRunout A
SG 401 B-1 I STERLING Λ2BRunout B
SG 401 ASide A label
SG 401 BSide B label
Vinyl pressings
Falling In Love
by Surface · 1983
16 pressings6 countriesBoogieSoulElectronicFunk / Soul
Falling In Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Falling In Love
14 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 6 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records S7 7056
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
S7 7056 A-1 STERLING A1Etched/Stamped, Side A
S7 7056 B-1 STERLINGEtched/Stamped, Side B
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records S7 7056
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SG 401 DJ
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SG 401 A-1 I STERLING A1EEtched in runout, Side A
SG 401 B-1 I STERLING A1CEtched in runout, Side B
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records S7 7056 DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MR △ 109245 S7 7056 A STEREO STERLINGSide A: "NR △ 109245 S7 7056 A STEREO" is engraved and "STERLING" is stamped into the runouts
MR △ 109245x S7 7056 C MONO STERLINGSide C: "NR △ 109245x S7 7056 C MONO" is engraved and "STERLING" is stamped into the runouts.
S7 7056 ASide A [Label]
S7 7056 CSide C [Label]
UK
June 1983- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SALT 104
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SALT 104 A1U-1-1-5 JARunout side A, stamped/etched, variant 1
SALT 104 B1U-1-1-7Runout side B, stamped, variant 1
SALT 104 A-1U-1-1-1 JARunout side A, stamped/etched, variant 2
SALT 104 B-1U-1-3Runout side B, stamped, variant 2
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.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | France | Salsoul Records 815 129-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | Salsoul Records SG 9709First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RHR 3227First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RHR 1227First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | South Africa | Salsoul Records 12 SALP C 255First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1983 | South Africa | Salsoul Records SAS 70First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | UK | Salsoul Records SAL 104First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | UK | Salsoul Records SALT 104 / Salsoul Records XD 01291First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Salsoul Records SG 401 DJFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Salsoul Records SG 401First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Salsoul Records S7 7056 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1983 | US | Salsoul Records S7 7056First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1983 | US | Salsoul Records S7 7056First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | UK | Salsoul Records SALT 104First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RHR 369012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | UK | Salsoul Records SALT 10412", 45 RPM, Reissue, Remastered | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue, Remastered |
Tracklist
- AFalling In Love6:25
- BFalling In Love (Instrumental)7:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Falling In Love are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Falling In Love are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1983 and 2015.
When was Falling In Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, UK, France, Italy and more. One of them is Salsoul Records SG 401.
How do I tell if my copy of Falling In Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SG 401, S7 7056, SG 401 DJ, S7 7056 DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SG 401 A-1 I STERLING Λ1D and SG 401 B-1 I STERLING Λ2B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Falling In 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.