Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Elektra E 45059
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
E-45059A-1A-4-XRun-out side A
E-45059B-1A-4-XARun-out side B
E 45059-ALabel side A
E 45059-BLabel side B
The DoorsRiders On The Storm / Love Her Madly
Vinyl pressings
Riders On The Storm / Love Her Madly
by The Doors · 1982
12 pressings2 countriesClassic RockRock
Riders On The Storm / Love Her Madly was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Riders On The Storm / Love Her Madly
1 pressing came out in 1982, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | Elektra EK-450597", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Canada | Elektra E 45059First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | US | Elektra E-450597", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Elektra E-450597", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Elektra E-450597", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Elektra GS 455147", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Canada | Elektra E 450597", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | Canada | Elektra GS 455147", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Canada | Elektra E 450597", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | Canada | Elektra E 450597", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | Canada | Elektra GS 455147", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Canada | Elektra E 450597", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ARiders On The Storm4:35
- BLove Her Madly2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Riders On The Storm / Love Her Madly are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Riders On The Storm / Love Her Madly are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1973 and 1982.
When was Riders On The Storm / Love Her Madly first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Canada. One of them is Elektra E 45059.
How do I tell if my copy of Riders On The Storm / Love Her Madly is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use E 45059) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, E-45059A-1A-4-X and E-45059B-1A-4-XA. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Riders On The Storm / Love Her Madly 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.
