UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Virgin Record Ltd. VS 263
- Format
- 10", Single · Yellow
The MotorsLove And Loneliness
Vinyl pressings
Love And Loneliness
by The Motors · 1979
26 pressings13 countriesIndie RockElectronicRock
Love And Loneliness was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Love And Loneliness
1 pressing came out in 1979, 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 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | UK | Virgin Record Ltd. VS 263First year10", Single · Colored vinyl | 10", Single · Colored vinyl |
1980s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Virgin K78547", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Canada | Virgin VS 11127", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Canada | Virgin VS 11127", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | France | Virgin 2097 8337", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Germany | Virgin 101 532 / Virgin 101 532-1007", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Italy | Virgin VIN 450297", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Japan | Virgin VIPX-15037", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1980 | Japan | Virgin VIPX-15037", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Virgin 100.9177", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | New Zealand | Virgin VS 2637", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Portugal | Virgin VV-45 017.ES7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | South Africa | Virgin VSN 1007", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Spain | Virgin A-101532 / Virgin A-101.5327", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Virgin VS26310", Single · Colored vinyl | 10", Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1980 | UK | Virgin VS 2637", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ALove And Loneliness
- BTime For Make Up
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love And Loneliness are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Love And Loneliness are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Love And Loneliness first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK. One of them is Virgin Record Ltd. VS 263.
How do I tell if my copy of Love And Loneliness is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS 263) 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 Love And Loneliness 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.
