UK
April 1990- Label and catalog number
- CBS PASA T4
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
PASAT. 4 A1 TY1Runout side A
PASAT. 4 B1 TY1Runout side B
The PasadenasLove Thing
Vinyl pressings
Love Thing
by The Pasadenas · 1990
11 pressings4 countriesNeo SoulFunk / Soul
Love Thing was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Thing
11 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 4 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
April 1990- Label and catalog number
- CBS PASA 4
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PASA·4 A1 TY1 7 AA-side runout
PASA:4 B1 6 TY1 AB-side runout
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- CBS PASA QT4
- Format
- 12" · Poster Bag
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- CBS XPR 1518
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- CBS XPR 1531
- Format
- 12", Promo, Single
Australia
July 1990- Label and catalog number
- CBS 655937 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Europe | CBS 655937 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Europe | CBS 655937 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Spain | CBS 655937 6 / CBS CBS 655937 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Spain | CBS ARIC 2415First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | CBS PASA QT4First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | UK | CBS XPR 1518First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | CBS XPR 1531First year12", Promo, Single · Promo | 12", Promo, Single · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | CBS PASA T4First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | CBS PASA 4First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Australia | CBS 655937 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Australia | CBS 655937 6 / CBS CBS 655937 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- ALove Thing
- BHe'll Give You All
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Thing are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Love Thing are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Love Thing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, Australia, Europe, Spain. One of them is CBS PASA T4, released April 1990.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Thing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PASA T4, PASA 4, PASA QT4, XPR 1518) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PASAT. 4 A1 TY1 and PASAT. 4 B1 TY1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Thing 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.
