Vinyl pressings
by Tramaine Hawkins · 1985
Fall Down (Spirit Of Love) was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
16 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 6 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.
A+M-SP-012146-A-ES-1 MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERbIE Jr :-) EmwRunout side A
A+M-SP-012146-B-ES 1 MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERbIE Jr :-) EmwRunout side B
(SP-012146-A)Label side A
(SP-012146-B)Label side B
A+M-SP-012146-A-RCA-1Side A Etchings
A+M-SP-012146-B-RCA-1Side B Etchings
A+M-AM-02763-A-RCA-3 F/W HERbIE JR :v) 1 Ʌ1Side A runout
A+M-AM-02763-B-RCA-Z F/W HERbIE JR :v) 1 Ʌ 1Side B runout
AM-02763-ASide A label
AM-02763-BSide B label
A+M-SP-012146-A-ES-1 HERbIE JR :v) EMWRunout Side A Etched
A+M-SP-012146-B-ES-1 HERbIE JR :v) EMWRunout Side B Etched
MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORKRunout Side A & B Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Canada | A&M Records SP-12146First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Europe | A&M Records 392 055-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | A&M Records 390 055-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | New Zealand | A&M Records X13220First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Portugal | A&M Records 392 055-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | A&M Records AMY 281First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | A&M Records AM 281First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | A&M Records AM 281First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | A&M Records AMY 281First year12", 45 RPM, Advance | 12", 45 RPM, Advance |
| 1985 | UK | A&M Records AMY 281DJFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | A&M Records SP-12146First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | A&M Records SP-12146First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | A&M Records SP-12146First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | US | A&M Records AM-2763First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | US | A&M Records AM-2763First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
17 vinyl pressings of Fall Down (Spirit Of Love) are listed here, from 6 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, UK, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is A&M Records SP-12146.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-12146, AM-2763, AMY 281, AM 281) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A+M-SP-012146-A-ES-1 MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERbIE Jr :-) Emw and A+M-SP-012146-B-ES 1 MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERbIE Jr :-) Emw. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
