Italy
1986- Label and catalog number
- Ibiza Records IBZ 434
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
IBZ 434 A BISRunout side A, hand-etched
IBZ 434 BRunout side B, hand-etched
Tracy SpencerLove Is Like A Game
Vinyl pressings
Love Is Like A Game
by Tracy Spencer · 1986
12 pressings6 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Love Is Like A Game 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 Love Is Like A Game
5 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.
Italy
1986- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 650276 7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
LOVE IS LIKE A GAME A CI- 650276-1NHand etched runout side A
LOVE IS LIKE A GAME B CI 650276-2NHand etched runout side B
650276-1NLabel side A
650276-2NLabel side B
Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 650276 6Ibiza Records IBZ 434
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
01-650276-1A-1Side A runout groove
01-650276-1B-1Side B runout groove
01-650276-1Side A label
01-650276-1Side B label
Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 650276 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
01-650276-1A-1Runout side A, variant 1
01-650276-1B-1Runout side B, variant 1
01-650276-1-A-1 ARunout side B, variant 2
01-650276-1-B-1 ARunout side B, variant 2
Portugal
1986- Label and catalog number
- CBS (Portugal) Música E Discos, Lda. CBS 650276 7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
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
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Europe | CBS CBS 650276 6 / Ibiza Records IBZ 434First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Europe | CBS CBS 650276 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Italy | Ibiza Records IBZ 434First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Italy | CBS CBS 650276 7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Portugal | CBS (Portugal) Música E Discos, Lda. CBS 650276 7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Greece | CBS CBS 650276-612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Spain | CBS CBS 650276 612", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Spain | CBS CBS 650276 77", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Spain | CBS CBS 650276 77", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Spain | CBS CBS 650276 612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Australia | CBS 650276 612", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Australia | CBS 650276 77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ALove Is Like A Game5:40
- BLove Is Like A Game (Sing A Song)3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Is Like A Game are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Love Is Like A Game are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Love Is Like A Game first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Italy, Europe, Portugal. One of them is Ibiza Records IBZ 434.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Is Like A Game is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use IBZ 434, CBS 650276 7, CBS 650276 6) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IBZ 434 A BIS and IBZ 434 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Is Like A Game 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.