Ireland
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A1927
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
EPC -A.- 1927 - A2Side A
EPC.S.A.- 1927 B1Side B
The NolansDon't Love Me Too Hard
Vinyl pressings
Don't Love Me Too Hard
by The Nolans · 1981
15 pressings7 countriesVocalPop
Don't Love Me Too Hard was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Don't Love Me Too Hard
13 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 6 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A 1927Epic EPC A1927
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Blue Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
EPC-A- 1927- A2 ∗Hand etched runout, side A
TOWNHOUSE 10 CStamped runout, side A
EPC.S.A. 1927 B1 timtom-cbsHand etched runout, side B
14 CStamped runout, side B
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A11-1927
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
EPC+A11+1927+ASide A
EPC+A11+1927+BSide B
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A1927
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
EPC-A- 1927- A2 ∗Hand Etched Runout, Side A
TOWNHOUSE ΛStamped Runout, Side A
EPC.S.A. 1927 B1 TimTom-cbsHand Etched Runout, Side B
U ΛStamped Runout, Side B
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A1927
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
EPC-A- 1927- A2 ∗Hand Etched Runout, Side A
TOWNHOUSE ΛStamped Runout, Side A
EPC.S.A. 1927 B1 TimTom-cbsHand Etched Runout, Side B
U ΛStamped Runout, Side B
Europe
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPCA 1927Epic A 1927
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Large Center Hole
- Runout / matrix
01-1927-1A-1 ARunout A-side, stamped
01-1927-1B-1 ARunout B-side, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Europe | Epic EPCA 1927 / Epic A 1927First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Europe | Epic EPCA 1927 / Epic A 1927First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Europe | Epic EPCA 1927 / Epic A 1927First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Ireland | Epic EPC A1927First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Japan | Epic 07・5P-166First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Japan | Epic 07・5P-166First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1981 | Japan | Epic 07・5P-166First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1981 | New Zealand | Epic ES 719First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Spain | Epic EPC A1927First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | UK | Epic EPC A 1927 / Epic EPC A1927First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | Epic EPC A11-1927First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1981 | UK | Epic EPC A1927First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | Epic EPC A1927First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1982 | South Africa | Epic EN 53157", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Spain | Epic EPC A-19277", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ADon't Love Me Too Hard
- BA Simple Case Of Loving You
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Love Me Too Hard are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Don't Love Me Too Hard are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Don't Love Me Too Hard first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Ireland, UK, Europe, Japan and more. One of them is Epic EPC A1927.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Love Me Too Hard is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPC A1927, EPC A 1927, EPC A11-1927, EPCA 1927) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EPC -A.- 1927 - A2 and EPC.S.A.- 1927 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Don't Love Me Too Hard 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.
