UK
August 17, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 691
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
POSPX 691 A//1▽420 V 1 1 4 NWRunout Side A
POSPX 691 B//1▽420 V 1 1 1Runout Side B
Vinyl pressings
Love Glove
by Visage · 1984
20 pressings10 countriesSynth-popNew WaveElectronic
Love Glove was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Glove
20 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 10 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
August 17, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 691Polydor 881032-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
POSP 691 A // 1 420 V 1 5 MWA-Side Runout, variant 1
POSP 691 B // 1 420 V 1 4B-Side Runout, variant 1
POSP 691 A // 1 ▽ 420 V 1 2 MWA-Side Runout, variant 2
POSP 691 B // 1 ▽ 420 V 1 1B-Side Runout, variant 2
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 691
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
POSPX 691 A //1∇420 V 11 1 MWSide A
POSPX 691 B //1∇420 V 11 1Side B
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPW 691Polydor 882 032-2
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Clear Vinyl
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 881 032-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 881 032-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
881032•1•84NP•6772•ALD [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-20082 SLM△7966 1-1 ₵ MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORKSide A runout
881032•1•BS•ALD [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-20083 SLM△7967 1-1Side B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Polydor 881032-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1984 | Europe | Polydor POSPW691 / Polydor 882032-2First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | France | Polydor 881 032-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | France | Polydor 881 032-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Polydor 881032-7 / Polydor 881 032-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Polydor 881 032-1 / Polydor 881 032-1 YFirst year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Ireland | Polydor POSP 691 / Polydor 881032-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Italy | Polydor 881032-7 / Polydor 881 032-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Italy | Polydor 881 032-1 / Polydor 881032-1First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Portugal | Polydor 881 032-7 / Polydor 881032-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Spain | Polydor 881 032-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Spain | Polydor 881 032-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Polydor POSPX 691First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | UK | Polydor POSPW 691 / Polydor 882 032-2First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1984 | US | Polydor 881 032-1 DJ / Polydor 881 032-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ALove Glove (Full Version)6:38
- B1Love Glove (Instrumental)3:24
- B2She's A Machine4:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Glove are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Love Glove are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Love Glove first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, US, Australia, France and more. One of them is Polydor POSPX 691, released August 17, 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Glove is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POSPX 691, POSP 691, POSPW 691, 881 032-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POSPX 691 A//1▽420 V 1 1 4 NW and POSPX 691 B//1▽420 V 1 1 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Glove 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.
