UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Hot Melt 15TC007
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
T.C. CurtisSlave Of Love
Vinyl pressings
Slave Of Love
by T.C. Curtis · 1986
11 pressings3 countriesNew Jack SwingElectronicFunk / Soul
Slave Of Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Slave Of Love
9 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Hot Melt 14TC007
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Hot Melt 12TC007
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Hot Melt 15TC 007
- Format
- 12", White Label · Stamped Info
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Hot Melt 7TC007
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Hot Melt 14TC007
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LYN-18149-1UT -Z. A A➀ 14-TC-007-ASide A runout, Etched
LYN-18150-1UT -Z. B 14-TC-007-BSide B runout, Etched
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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Germany | Chic 6.20730 AEFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Injection Disco Dance Label 234.776First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Injection Disco Dance Label 134.776First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Hot Melt 15TC007First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | Hot Melt 14TC007First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | Hot Melt 12TC007First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | Hot Melt 15TC 007First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1986 | UK | Hot Melt 7TC007First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | Hot Melt 14TC007First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | UK | Hot Melt 12 TCT 2512", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Hot Melt 12TC0077" | 7" |
Tracklist
- ASlave Of Love7:15
- BSlave Of Love (Dub Mix)5:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Slave Of Love are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Slave Of Love are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1986 and 1990.
When was Slave Of Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, Germany, Netherlands. One of them is Hot Melt 15TC007.
How do I tell if my copy of Slave Of Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 15TC007, 14TC007, 12TC007, 15TC 007) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Slave Of 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.