US
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-12208
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
Vinyl pressings
Every Lover's Sign
by The Lover Speaks · 1986
19 pressings7 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Every Lover's Sign 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 Every Lover's Sign
19 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 7 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2884
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-12208
- Format
- 12", Promo
- Runout / matrix
SP-012208-APrinted Side A
SP-012208-BPrinted Side B
A&M-SP-012208-A-ES 1 Precision EMWEtched Side A
A&M-SP-012208-B-ES 1 Precision EMWEtched Side B
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2884
- Format
- 7", Promo
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-0012
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 361
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AM 361 A // 1 ∇ 420 T 1 1 5 JARunout Side A [Stamped]
AM 361 B // 1 ∇ 420 T 1 1 6Runout Side B [Stamped]
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | A&M Records K-141First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Australia | A&M Records X-13270First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | A&M Records SP-12208First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Canada | A&M Records AM-2884First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Germany | A&M Records 390 143-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1986 | Germany | A&M Records 392 143-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1986 | Germany | A&M Records 390 143-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1986 | Italy | A&M Records 390 143-7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | Japan | A&M Records C12Y3161First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | A&M Records AM 361First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | A&M Records AMY 361First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | A&M Records AMY 361First year12" | 12" |
| 1986 | UK | A&M Records AM 361First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | A&M Records AM 361First year7", 45 RPM, Advance | 7", 45 RPM, Advance |
| 1986 | US | A&M Records SP-12208First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AEvery Lover's Sign (New Extended Mix)5:57
- BEvery Lover's Sign (Dub Mix)6:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Every Lover's Sign are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Every Lover's Sign are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Every Lover's Sign first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is A&M Records SP-12208.
How do I tell if my copy of Every Lover's Sign is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-12208, AM-2884, SP-0012, AM 361) 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 Every Lover's Sign 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.