UK
October 14, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 900 12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
VS 900 12 A - 1U - 1 - 1 Bunda TA1PESide A runout
VS 900 12 B - 1U - 1 - 1Side C runout
The Human LeagueI Need Your Loving
Vinyl pressings
I Need Your Loving
by The Human League · 1986
29 pressings12 countriesSynth-popFunkElectronicFunk / Soul
I Need Your Loving 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 I Need Your Loving
29 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 12 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
October 14, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS900-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Side A etched / stamped: VS 900 12 A - 1U - 1 -1 Pounds Ta1pe
Side B stamped: LP FB120 3
Side C etched / stamped: VS 900 12 B - 1U - 1 -1 Pounds Ta1pe
Side D stamped: LP FB120 3
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS900-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
VS 900 12 A - 1U - 1 -1- BILBO TA1PESide A, runout, stamped, etched
VS 900 12 B - 1U - 1 -3 .Side B, runout, stamped
VS9000-12ALabel Side A
VS9000-12BLabel Side B
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS900
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VS 900 A-1U-1-I-2 POUNDA TA1PERunout side A stamped & etched variant 1
VS 900 B-1U-1-I-XIRunout side B stamped variant 1
VS 900 A-1U-1-I-XI POUNDA TA1PERunout side A stamped & etched variant 2
VS 900 B-1U-1-I-XIRunout side B stamped variant 2
UK
September 1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 900-12 DJ
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
VSDJ90012 A-1U-1-1-1Side A runout, stamped
VSDJ90012 B-1U-1-1-1Side B runout, stamped
VS 900-12 DJ-ASide A label matrix
VS 900-12 DJ-BSide B label matrix
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS DJ 900
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s29 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | Virgin VS 90012First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Australia | Virgin VS900First year7", Single, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | 7", Single, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
| 1986 | Australia | Virgin VS900First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1986 | Canada | Virgin VS 1348First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Europe | Virgin 108 666 / Virgin 108 666 - 100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Virgin 608 666-213 / Virgin 608 666First year12" | 12" |
| 1986 | Ireland | Virgin VS 900First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Italy | Virgin VINX 157First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | Japan | Virgin 14VA-9020First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | New Zealand | Virgin VS900 12 / Virgin VS900-12First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | New Zealand | Virgin VS 900First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Philippines | Virgin OC-EP-17113First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Philippines | Virgin VS-8072First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | South Africa | Virgin VS 691First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Virgin F-608 666First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- AI Need Your Loving3:43
- BI Need Your Loving (Instrumental Version)3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I Need Your Loving are there?
29 vinyl pressings of I Need Your Loving are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was I Need Your Loving first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Virgin VS 900 12, released October 14, 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of I Need Your Loving is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS 900 12, VS900-12, VS900, VS 900-12 DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VS 900 12 A - 1U - 1 - 1 Bunda TA1PE and VS 900 12 B - 1U - 1 - 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I Need Your Loving 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.
