Vinyl pressings
by Vixen · 1990
How Much Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
11 pressings came out in 1990, 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.
MT 87 A-1-1- Q3 DSide A runout, variant 1
MT 87 B-1-1-Q3 DSide B runout, variant 1
MT 87 A-1-1- Q4 DSide A runout, variant 2
MT 87 B-1-1- Q3 DSide B runout, variant 2
MTDJ 87 A-1-1-1Runout side A
MT 87 B-1-1- DRunout side B
MTDJ87ALabel side A
MTDJ87BLabel side B
2039687-A1Runout stamped side A
2039687-B1Runout stamped side B
016-20 3968 7 ALabel side A
016-20 3968 7 BLabel side B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australasia | EMI USA US 2438First year12", 7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | Europe | EMI USA 016 20 3968 7 / EMI USA 016-20 3968 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | EMI USA 060-20 3951 6First yearMaxi-Single, 12" | Maxi-Single, 12" |
| 1990 | France | EMI USA 2039517First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Italy | EMI USA 06 2039717First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1990 | Italy | EMI USA 14 2039516First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1990 | South Africa | EMI USA PS 133First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | EMI USA 12MT 87First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | UK | EMI USA 12MTPD 87First year12", Picture Disc · Picture disc | 12", Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1990 | UK | EMI USA MT 87First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | EMI USA MTDJ 87First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
11 vinyl pressings of How Much Love are listed here, from 6 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, Australasia, Europe, France and more. One of them is EMI USA MT 87, released July 16, 1990.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MT 87, 12MT 87, 12MTPD 87, MTDJ 87) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MT 87 A-1-1- Q3 D and MT 87 B-1-1-Q3 D. 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.
