Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records ILP 450635 1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
B 24-450635-1A-1Runout, side A
A 24-450635-1B-1Runout, side B
24-450635-1Label, side A
24-450635-2Label, side B
The TruthWeapons Of Love
Vinyl pressings
Weapons Of Love
by The Truth · 1987
13 pressings7 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
12 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 7 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 MIRF 1021
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MIRF-1021 A-1 MT JAA Side
MIRF-1021 B-1 MT JAB Side
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records IRS 5981
- Format
- LP, Album · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
IRS 6683 ML-3 TML-X JRP ◈-P-◈ 1Runout A
IRS 6684 ML-4 TML-M ◈-P-◈ 11 1Runout B
IRS6683Label A
IRS6684Label B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records IRS-5981
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
IRS 6683 ML-3 TML-X ◈-P-◈Side A runout
IRS 6684 ML-4 TML-M ◈-P-◈Side B runout
IRS6683Side A label
IRS6684Side B label
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records IRS-5981
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
IRS 6683 ML-5 3 ⧈-G-⧈ TML-MSide A Runout
IRS 6684 ML-5 ⧈-G-⧈ TML-XSide B Runout
IRS 6683Side A Label
IRS 6684Side B Label
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records IRS 5981
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
IRS 6683 ML-5 ⧈-G-⧈ 4 TML-MSide A runout
IRS 6684 ML-5 ⧈-G-⧈ 1 TML-XSide B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | I.R.S. Records 450635 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Canada | I.R.S. Records IRS-5981First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Canada | I.R.S. Records IRS-5981LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1987 | Europe | I.R.S. Records ILP 450635 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Japan | I.R.S. Records 28AP 3350First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Spain | Illegal Records ILP 450635 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | UK | I.R.S. Records MIRF 1021First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | I.R.S. Records IRS 5981First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | I.R.S. Records IRS-5981First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | I.R.S. Records IRS-5981First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | I.R.S. Records IRS 5981First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | I.R.S. Records IRS-5981First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Japan | I.R.S. Records 28AP 3350First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Weapons Of Love3:47
- A2Winterland4:29
- A3Until It Burns3:10
- A4The Edge Of Town4:37
- A5Cover Up My Face3:32
- B1Respect3:53
- B2Come On Back To Me4:09
- B3This Way Forever3:28
- B4Another New Day3:51
- B5Soul Deep Fascination3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Weapons Of Love are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Weapons Of Love are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Weapons Of Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is I.R.S. Records ILP 450635 1.
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 ILP 450635 1, MIRF 1021, IRS 5981, IRS-5981) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, B 24-450635-1A-1 and A 24-450635-1B-1. 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.