Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 887 312-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Willy DeVilleAssassin Of Love
Vinyl pressings
Assassin Of Love
by Willy DeVille · 1987
10 pressings5 countriesSoft RockRockLatin
Assassin Of Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Assassin Of Love
8 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 887 312-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
887 312 - 7 S 1 320Runout side A variant 1
887 312 - 7 S 2 320Runout side B variant 1
887 312 - 7 S 1 320 1 VRunout side A variant 2
887 312 - 7 S 2 320 1 FRunout side B variant 2
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPDJ 904
- Format
- 7", Promo
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPDJ 904Polydor 887 312-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Red Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
POSP 904 D J A / 1 ▽420 R 1Runout side A, variant 1
POSP 904 AB/ 1 ▽420 R 1Runout side B, variant 1
POSP 904 D J A//1 ▽420 R 11 1Runout side A, variant 2
POSP 904 B//1 ▽420 R 1 1 4Runout side B, variant 2
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-17507
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A&M-SP-017507-A̸A-AA-RE1-ES1 MASTERDISK EmwRunout Sides A/AA
SP-017507-ALabel Side A
SP-017507-AALabel Side AA
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2987
- Format
- 7", Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A+M AM-02987-A ES1Runout side A
A+M AM-02987-A ES1Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | Polydor 887 312-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Polydor 887 312-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Europe | Polydor 887 312-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | France | Polydor 887 312-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | Polydor POSPDJ 904First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | Polydor POSPDJ 904 / Polydor 887 312-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | A&M Records SP-17507First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | A&M Records AM-2987First year7", Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Polydor POSP 904 / Polydor 887 312-77", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | UK | Polydor POSPX 904 / Polydor 887 312-112", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Assassin Of Love (Extended Version)6:30
- A2Spanish Jack3:50
- BSpanish Stroll (Live)4:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Assassin Of Love are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Assassin Of Love are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Assassin Of Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Polydor 887 312-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Assassin Of Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 887 312-1, 887 312-7, POSPDJ 904, SP-17507) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Assassin Of Love 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.
