US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Solar 60216Solar 60216-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
60216-A 2RE-SH-AR B-17615-A2Re MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally SLM △3411 /-4Side A
60216-B 4SH-AR B-17615-B4 MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally SLM △3411-X /-2Side B
Vinyl pressings
Love For Love
by The Whispers · 1983
23 pressings14 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Love For Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 For Love
20 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 14 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.
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Solar 60216Solar 9 60216-1
- Format
- LP, Album · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
60216-A 2RE-SH-AR [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-17615-A2Re MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally SLM △3411 1-4Side A runout
60216-B 4SH-AR [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-17616-B4 MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally SLM △3411-X 1-2Side B runout
60216-A 2RE-SH-AR [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-17615-A2Re MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally SLM △3411 1-4Side A runout. variant 2
60216-B 4SH-AR [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-17616-B4 MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally SLM △3411-X 1-1Side B runout, variant 2
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Solar 60216Solar 9 60216-1
- Format
- LP, Album · SP
- Runout / matrix
60216-A 1-RE-SP SRC MASTERED AT CAPITOL WallyRunout, Side A
60216-B 3SP 1-1 SRC MASTERED AT CAPITOL WallyRunout, Side B
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Solar 60216Solar 60216-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
60216-A 2RE-SH-AR B-17615-A2Re MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally SLM △3411 /-4Side A
60216-B 4SH-AR B-17615-B4 MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally SLM △3411-X /-2Side B
Japan
April 2, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Solar P-11309
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1983- Label and catalog number
- Solar 96.0216-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Argentina | Solar SLIN 3372First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Brazil | Solar 96.0216-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Brazil | Elektra 22.064First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Canada | Solar 9602161First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Europe | Solar 96.0216-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Europe | Solar 96.0216-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | France | Solar 96.0216-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Greece | Solar 960216First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Greece | Solar 960216LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1983 | Italy | Solar 96.0216-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Japan | Solar VIP-4212LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Solar 96.0216-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | New Zealand | Solar 60216First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Scandinavia | Solar 96.0216-1 / Solar 96-0216-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | South Africa | Solar EKC 6140First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Tonight5:46
- A2Keep On Lovin' Me5:50
- A3Love For Love4:25
- A4This Time5:22
- B1Had It Not Been For You4:10
- B2Try It Again3:47
- B3Do They Turn You On5:20
- B4Keep Your Love Around4:06
- B5Lay It On Me3:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love For Love are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Love For Love are listed here, from 14 countries.
When was Love For Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, Japan, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Solar 60216.
How do I tell if my copy of Love For Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 60216, P-11309, 96.0216-1, 22.064) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 60216-A 2RE-SH-AR B-17615-A2Re MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally SLM △3411 /-4 and 60216-B 4SH-AR B-17615-B4 MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally SLM △3411-X /-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love For 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.
