UK
1995- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKR 210 TElektra 7559-66078-0
- Format
- 12"
Towa TeiLuv Connection
Vinyl pressings
Luv Connection
by Towa Tei · 1995
11 pressings4 countriesRhythm & BluesDowntempoTech HouseHouse
Luv Connection was first pressed on vinyl in 1995. 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 Luv Connection
7 pressings came out in 1995, 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
1995- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKR 210 TZ
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1995- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 0-66098
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-ED-66098-A-1 I - I [SRC logo] HFM'95Runout side A
ST-ED-66098-B-1 I - I [SRC logo]Runout side B
US
1995- Label and catalog number
- Elektra ED-5814
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
ST-ED-5814-A-1 ~HFM '95~A-Side Runout Etching
ST-ED-5814-B-1B-Side Runout Etching
SRCRunout Stamp Each Side
UK
1995- Label and catalog number
- Elektra SAM 1661
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1995- Label and catalog number
- Elektra ED 5773
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ST-ED-5773A-1 I - HFM'95 [SRC logo] 私たちは愛のつながりを持っています ベイビー ベイビーRunout side A
ST-ED-5773B-1 I - I [SRC logo] CARISSIMI ABBIAMO UNA RELAZIONE D'AMORE !Runout side B
ST-ED-5773C-1 I - I I - HFM'95 [SRC logo] WIR HABEN EINE LIEBES VERBINDUNG, BABY BABY !Runout side C
ST-ED-5773D-1 I - I [SRC logo] WE'VE GOT A LOVE CONNECTION, BABY BABY!Runout side D
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Germany | Elektra 7559-66079-0First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | UK | Elektra EKR 210 T / Elektra 7559-66078-0First year12" | 12" |
| 1995 | UK | Elektra EKR 210 TZFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | UK | Elektra SAM 1661First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1995 | US | Elektra 0-66098First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1995 | US | Elektra ED 5773First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | US | Elektra ED-5814First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Japan | Akashic Records ESLP01112" | 12" |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label TOWA12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label TOWA12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
Tracklist
- A1Luv Connection (Album Version)7:52
- A2Luv Connection (Towa's Dizzy Vibe)4:19
- A3Luv Connection (Allstar R&B Connection)4:29
- B1Luv Connection (Maurice's Studio 53 Mix)8:08
- B2Luv Connection (Masters At Work Mix)8:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Luv Connection are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Luv Connection are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1995 and 2001.
When was Luv Connection first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1995, in UK, US, Germany. One of them is Elektra EKR 210 T.
How do I tell if my copy of Luv Connection is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EKR 210 T, EKR 210 TZ, 0-66098, ED-5814) 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 Luv Connection 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.