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Theresa MaiukoUnder Cover Lover

Vinyl pressings

Under Cover Lover

by Theresa Maiuko · 1986

12 pressings6 countriesItalo-DiscoSynth-popElectronic

Under Cover Lover was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Under Cover Lover

9 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 5 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.

Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 12 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1980s12 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1986CanadaPower Records PXD 057First year12", 45 RPM12", 45 RPM
1986FrancePublic PUB 12-13211First year12"12"
1986FrancePublic PUB 13211First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1986NetherlandsHigh Fashion Music MS 259 / Dureco Benelux MS 259First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM12", 33 ⅓ RPM
1986PortugalTransmedia T-0002First year12"12"
1986PortugalTransmedia T-0002First year7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
1986PortugalTransmedia T - 7002First year7", 45 RPM7", 45 RPM
1986SpainZafiro OOS-933First year12", Maxi-Single12", Maxi-Single
1986SpainZafiro P-152First year7", Single, Promo · Promo7", Single, Promo · Promo
1987NetherlandsDureco Benelux 5206 / High Fashion Music 52067", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1987SwedenLollipop LOLMX 085912", Maxi-Single12", Maxi-Single
1987SwedenLollipop LOLS 08597", 45 RPM7", 45 RPM

Tracklist

  1. AUnder Cover Lover5:24
  2. BUnder Cover Lover (Slow Version)4:55

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Under Cover Lover are there?

12 vinyl pressings of Under Cover Lover are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.

When was Under Cover Lover first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Portugal, Canada, France, Netherlands and more. One of them is Transmedia T-0002.

How do I tell if my copy of Under Cover Lover is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T-0002, T - 7002, PXD 057, PUB 12-13211) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Under Cover Lover 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.

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