US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic 49 07568
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSS-177574-1BA side
XSS-177575-1BB side
Tony TerryLovey Dovey (Long Version)
Vinyl pressings
Lovey Dovey (Long Version)
by Tony Terry · 1987
16 pressings7 countriesFunkDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Lovey Dovey (Long Version) 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 Lovey Dovey (Long Version)
5 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 2 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-07697
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZSS XMM - 177572 -1B - G1 HERBIE Q ☺Runout stamped side A
ZSS - 177573 - 1B - G1 HERBIE Q ☺Runout stamped side B
ZSS 177572Label side A
ZSS 177573Label side B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-07697
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 177572 (-2)Label A-side
ZSS 177573Label B-side
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-07697
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Jamaica
1987- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 34-07697
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Jamaica | Columbia 34-07697First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | US | Epic 49 07568First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Epic 34-07697First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Epic 34-07697First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Epic 34-07697First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Australia | Epic 651389 612" | 12" |
| 1988 | Europe | Epic EPC 651389 6 / Epic 651389 612", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | Epic EPC 651389 77" | 7" |
| 1988 | South Africa | Epic EN 60857", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Epic TONY QR212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Epic TONY QT212" | 12" |
| 1988 | UK | Epic TONY T212", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Zimbabwe | CBS EN 60857", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Epic TONY T212", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Epic TONY 27", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Lovey Dovey (Long Version)6:29
- A2Lovey Dovey (7" Version)3:38
- BLovey Dovey (Charlie Dee Dub)7:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lovey Dovey (Long Version) are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Lovey Dovey (Long Version) are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Lovey Dovey (Long Version) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, Jamaica. One of them is Epic 49 07568.
How do I tell if my copy of Lovey Dovey (Long Version) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 49 07568, 34-07697) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSS-177574-1B and XSS-177575-1B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lovey Dovey (Long Version) 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.