US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SG 374
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SG-374-A 2 TM/JR STERLING Ʌ2ARunout A
SG-374-B 2 TM/JR STERLING Ʌ1BRunout B
SG 374 ALabel A
SG 374 BLabel B
The LoversLip Service
Vinyl pressings
Lip Service
by The Lovers · 1982
11 pressings5 countriesDiscoBoogieSoulElectronic
Lip Service 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 Lip Service
11 pressings came out in 1982, 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.
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records S7 7032
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SG 374 DJ
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SG-374-A 1 TM/JR STERLING Ʌ1Side A Runout, variant 1
SG-374-B 1 TM/JR STERLING Ʌ1ASide B Runout, variant 1
SG-374-A 1 TM/JR STERLING Ʌ2DSide A Runout, variant 2
SG-374-B 1 TM/JR STERLING Ʌ1CSide B Runout, variant 2
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records S7-7032 DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono, Promo
Italy
1982- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SG 374
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
SG 374 AEtching Side A
SG 374 BEtching Side B
Italy
1982- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records S7-7032Salsoul Records S7 7032
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
S7 7032 ALabel side A
S7 7032 BLabel side B
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Italy | Salsoul Records SG 374First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | Italy | Salsoul Records S7-7032 / Salsoul Records S7 7032First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RAMSH 12-3115First year12" | 12" |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records Ramsh 1115First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Portugal | Salsoul Records 1-20.012 / Belter 1-20.012First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | Spain | Salsoul Records 1-20.012 / Belter 1-20.012First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Spain | Salsoul Records 1-20.012First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | US | Salsoul Records SG 374 DJFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Salsoul Records SG 374First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Salsoul Records S7-7032 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono |
| 1982 | US | Salsoul Records S7 7032First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ALip Service5:31
- BLip Service (Instrumental)5:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lip Service are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Lip Service are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Lip Service first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal and more. One of them is Salsoul Records SG 374.
How do I tell if my copy of Lip Service is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SG 374, S7 7032, SG 374 DJ, S7-7032 DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SG-374-A 2 TM/JR STERLING Ʌ2A and SG-374-B 2 TM/JR STERLING Ʌ1B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lip Service 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.