Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- CBS 656140 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
31 656140 20 1A1Side A
31 656140 20 1B1Side B
The ChimesTrue Love
Vinyl pressings
True Love
by The Chimes · 1990
16 pressings5 countriesRhythm & BluesGarage HouseFunk / SoulPop
True Love 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 True Love
15 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 5 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
- CBS 656140 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
31 656140 04 1A1 ARunout side A, variant 1
31 656140 04 1B1 ARunout side B, variant 1
31 656140 04 1A1 BRunout side A, variant 2
31 656140 04 1B1 ARunout side B, variant 2
UK
July 16, 1990- Label and catalog number
- CBS CHIM T2
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
31 656140 20 1A1Side A runout
31 656140 20 1B1Side B runout
31-656140-20-1Side A label
31-656140-20-2Side B label
UK
July 16, 1990- Label and catalog number
- CBS CHIM 2
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CHIM.2 A1 ɅSide A runout etched
CHIM.2 B1 ɅSide B runout etched
UK
July 16, 1990- Label and catalog number
- CBS CHIM T2
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CHIM.2 A1Side A
CHIM.2 B1Side B
UK
July 16, 1990- Label and catalog number
- CBS CHIM 2
- Format
- 7"
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.
1990s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Europe | CBS 656140 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Europe | CBS 656140 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Spain | CBS ARIC 2503First year7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Spain | CBS CBS 656140 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | CBS CHIM QT2First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | CBS Dance Division XPR 1543 / CBS XPR 1543First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Promo, Stereo · Promo, Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Promo, Stereo · Promo, Limited |
| 1990 | UK | CBS CHIMQT 2First year12", 45 RPM, Advance | 12", 45 RPM, Advance |
| 1990 | UK | CBS CHIM QT212", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1990 | US | Columbia 44 73537 / Columbia 44-73537First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | UK | CBS CHIM T2First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | CBS CHIM 2First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | CBS CHIM T2First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | CBS CHIM 2First year7" | 7" |
| 1990 | Australia | CBS 656140 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Australia | CBS 656140 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ATrue Love (Extended Version)5:22
- B1True Love (Louie Louie Remix)5:55
- B2Stronger Together (Red Zone Mix)8:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of True Love are there?
16 vinyl pressings of True Love are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was True Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is CBS 656140 6.
How do I tell if my copy of True Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 656140 6, 656140 7, CHIM T2, CHIM 2) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 31 656140 20 1A1 and 31 656140 20 1B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is True 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.
