UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records TRU 4
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
TRU 4 A // 2 ∇ 420 T 1 1 4 Pounda Ta1PeRunout stamped/etched side A
TRU-4- B=Runout etched side B
The TruthWeapons Of Love
Vinyl pressings
Weapons Of Love
by The Truth · 1987
18 pressings8 countriesAlternative RockRock
Weapons Of Love 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 Weapons Of Love
18 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 8 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records TRUT 4I.R.S. Records TRU T 4
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TRU(T) 4 A¹ MTEtched runout side A
TRU(T) 4 B¹ MTEtched runout side B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records IRS 23762
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
IRS 6907 ML 1Variant 1
IRS 6908 ML 2Variant 1
IRS 6907 ML-3Variant 2 Side 1
IRS 6908 ML-4Variant 2 Side 2
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records IRS-53084
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MC 22918E MC-1 TML-X 3 回-G-回A-Side Runout Etching
MC 22701 MC-2 TML-M 1 回-G-回B-Side Runout Etching
MC 22918EA-Side Label
MC 22701B-Side Label
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records IRS 23762
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
IRS 6907 ML-1 TML-X ⧈-G-⧈ 1Runout side A
IRS 6908 ML-2 TML-M ⧈-G-⧈ 2Runout side B
IRS 6907Label side A
IRS 6908Label side B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records IRS-53084
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MC 22918E MC-4 TML-X 3 回-P-回A-Side Runout Etching
MC 22701 MC-4 TML-M 1 回-P-回B-Side Runout Etching
MC 22918EA-Side Label
MC 22701B-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | I.R.S. Records IRS 23762First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Canada | I.R.S. Records IRS-53084First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Europe | I.R.S. Records ILS 650833 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Europe | I.R.S. Records ILS 650833 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Japan | I.R.S. Records 07SP 1033First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Philippines | I.R.S. Records CE-EP-18091 / I.R.S. Records IRS 23762First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Spain | Epic ILS 650833 6First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | Spain | I.R.S. Records ILS 650833 7 / Epic ILS 650833 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Spain | I.R.S. Records ILS 650833 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | I.R.S. Records TRU 4First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | I.R.S. Records TRUT 4 / I.R.S. Records TRU T 4First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | I.R.S. Records IRS 23762First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | US | I.R.S. Records L33 17302First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1987 | US | I.R.S. Records IRS-53084First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | I.R.S. Records IRS-53084First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AWeapons Of Love
- BThis Way Forever
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Weapons Of Love are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Weapons Of Love are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Weapons Of Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, US, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is I.R.S. Records TRU 4.
How do I tell if my copy of Weapons Of Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TRU 4, TRUT 4, IRS 23762, IRS-53084) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TRU 4 A // 2 ∇ 420 T 1 1 4 Pounda Ta1Pe and TRU-4- B=. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Weapons Of Love 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.