Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- Celsius 12 CLS-7006
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12CLS 7006-A SNBSide A runout area
12CLS 7006-B SNB QSide B runout area
12 CLS-7006 ALabel side A
12 CLS-7006 BLabel side B
VoggueLove Buzz
Vinyl pressings
Love Buzz
by Voggue · 1981
16 pressings7 countriesDiscoElectronic
Love Buzz was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Buzz
13 pressings came out in 1981, 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.
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- Celsius CLS-725
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CLS 725A QSide A, etched
CLS 725-B SnB QSide B, etched
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- Celsius CLS-725
- Format
- 7"
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MER 105
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 4011
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-40844-2SP C-3 ATLANTIC STUDIO D.K.Runout side A
ST-A-40845-2 D-3 ATLANTIC STUDIO D.K.Runout side B
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic DMD 314
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ST-DM-40846-SPA-Side Label
ST-DM-40844-SPB-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Belgium | Mercury 6059 547First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Canada | Celsius 12 CLS-7006First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1981 | Canada | Celsius CLS-725First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Canada | Celsius CLS-725First year7" | 7" |
| 1981 | Ecuador | Mercury 12"45-70000-9First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | France | Mercury 6400 613First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1981 | France | Mercury 6059 545First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | France | Mercury 6059 547First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | UK | Mercury MER 105First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | US | Atlantic DMD 314First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | US | Atlantic 4011First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1981 | US | Atlantic 4011First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Atlantic 4011First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1982 | South Africa | Mercury TOS 13807", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | Mercury MERX 10512", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Mercury 6400 62212" | 12" |
Tracklist
- ALove Buzz (Long Version)7:23
- BLove Buzz (Short Version)3:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Buzz are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Love Buzz are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Love Buzz first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Canada, UK, US, Belgium and more. One of them is Celsius 12 CLS-7006.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Buzz is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 CLS-7006, CLS-725, MER 105, 4011) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12CLS 7006-A SNB and 12CLS 7006-B SNB Q. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love Buzz 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.
