USSR
1987- Label and catalog number
- Мелодия C60 26035 001
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
C60 26035/1-1 DMMSide A
C60 26036/1-1 DMMSide B
The PlattersLove Me Tender
Vinyl pressings
Love Me Tender
by The Platters · 1987
11 pressings1 countryRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
Love Me Tender was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Me Tender
1 pressing came out in 1987, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | USSR | Мелодия C60 26035 001First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1987 | USSR | Мелодия C60 26035 001LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo |
| 1988 | USSR | Мелодия C60 26035 001LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| 1988 | USSR | Мелодия C60 26035 001LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| 1988 | USSR | Мелодия C60 26035 001LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| 1988 | USSR | Мелодия C60 26035 001LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1989 | USSR | Мелодия C60 26035 001LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| 1989 | USSR | Мелодия C60 26035 001LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | USSR | Мелодия C60 26035 001LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| 1990 | USSR | Мелодия C60 26035 001LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| 1990 | USSR | Мелодия C60 26035 001LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1The Great Pretender2:48
- A2Smoke Gets In Your Eyes2:41
- A3Twilight Time2:46
- A4Harbour Lights3:10
- A5Stormy Weather2:35
- A6Mack The Knife (Mackie Messer)2:45
- B1Only You (And You Alone)2:35
- B2Love Me Tender2:50
- B3September Song2:56
- B4Summertime2:30
- B5She's Mine (He's Mine)2:25
- B6I'm Sorry2:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Me Tender are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Love Me Tender are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1987 and 1990.
When was Love Me Tender first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in USSR. One of them is Мелодия C60 26035 001.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Me Tender is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use C60 26035 001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, C60 26035/1-1 DMM and C60 26036/1-1 DMM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Me Tender 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.
