UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- DMC DECKS 121
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DECKS 121Side A Stamped
A1Side A Etched
DECKS 121Side B Stamped
B1Side B Etched
Vinyl pressings
I Love To Love
by Tina Charles · 1986
28 pressings12 countriesDiscoElectronic
I Love To Love 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 I Love To Love
4 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 3 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- DMC DECK 121
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DECK 121 ARunout area side A
DECK 121 BRunout area side B
Australia & New Zealand
1986- Label and catalog number
- Arista TDS 365
- Format
- 12"
UK & Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- DMC DECK 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DECK 1 ASide A label
DECK 1 BSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia & New Zealand | Arista TDS 365First year12" | 12" |
| 1986 | UK | DMC DECKS 121First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | DMC DECK 121First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK & Europe | DMC DECK 1First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | Canada | Unidisc MM-036 / Unidisc SPEC MM-03612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
| 1987 | Canada | Unidisc MM-7207", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Canada | Unidisc MM-03612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | Europe | Arista 609 06612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | France | Black Scorpio SCM 1266-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | France | Black Scorpio SCM 1266-612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | Arista 109 0667", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | Arista 109 0667", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Italy | Arista 108 8607", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Italy | Arista 60886012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Italy | Arista 108 8607", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 6593-1212", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Italy | Mighty Quinn Records MQR 006012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | Philippines | Pony Canyon PC-00287", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Unidisc MM-03612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | UK | Not On Label DECK 12112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, White Label |
| ? | UK | Not On Label DECK 12112", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | Unidisc MM-03612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AI Love To Love (Teenage Mix)3:00
- BSunburn (7" Mix)3:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I Love To Love are there?
28 vinyl pressings of I Love To Love are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1986 and 1993.
When was I Love To Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, Australia & New Zealand, UK & Europe. One of them is DMC DECKS 121.
How do I tell if my copy of I Love To Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DECKS 121, DECK 121, TDS 365, DECK 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DECKS 121 and A1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I Love To 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.
