US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 9 60293-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Love Wars
by Womack & Womack · 1983
25 pressings16 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
Love Wars was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Wars
23 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 16 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.
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 9 60293-1Elektra 60392-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Allied Press
- Runout / matrix
ST-E-60293-A1 ɑ B-18481-A1 SLM △ 5150 1-1Runout A etched; ɑ stamped, variant 1
ST-E-60293-B1 ɑ B-18482-B1 △ 5150-X 1-1Runout B etched; ɑ stamped, variant 1
ST-E-60293-A1 [Allied 'a' logo] B-18481-A1 SLM △5150 1̶-̶3̶ 0-2Runout A, variant 2
ST-E-60293-B1 [Allied 'a' logo] B-18482-B1 △5150-X 1̶-̶2̶ 0-1 SML 1Runout B, variant 2
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 9 60293-1Elektra 60392-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Allied Press
- Runout / matrix
ST-E-60293-A1 ɑ B-18481-A1 SLM △ 5150 0-1 SM1-1 1-2Runout A etched; ɑ stamped
ST-E-60293-B1 ɑ B-18482-B1 △ 5150-X 1̶-̶2̶ 0-1Runout b etched; ɑ stamped
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 96-0293-1Elektra 960 293-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Red/Black Labels
- Runout / matrix
R / S Alsdorf 960293-1 A2 PF UK D̶ 30Side A runout
R / S Alsdorf 960293-1 B ST-E-60293-B1 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-18482 - B1 △5150-X 1-3 30Side B runout
Brazil
1983- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 22.081
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 96 02931
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Argentina | Elektra SLIN 3455First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Brazil | Elektra 22.081First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Canada | Elektra 96 02931First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Europe | Elektra 960 293-1 / Elektra 96-0293-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | Elektra 960 293-1 / Elektra 96-0293-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Europe | Elektra 96-0293-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Europe | Elektra 960 293-1 / Elektra 96-0293-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | Elektra 96-0293-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Germany | Elektra 96-0293-1LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1983 | Germany | Elektra 96-0293-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Ireland | Elektra 960293-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Italy | Elektra 96-0293-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | Elektra P-11446First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Japan | Elektra P-11446First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Elektra 96-0293-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Netherlands | Music On Vinyl MOVLP3956LP, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Love Wars5:58
- A2Express Myself4:52
- A3Baby I'm Scared Of You5:38
- A4T.K.O.4:14
- B1A.P.B.5:31
- B2Catch And Don't Look Back5:26
- B3Woman4:17
- B4Angie2:55
- B5Good Times3:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love Wars are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Love Wars are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1983 and 2026.
When was Love Wars first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, UK, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Elektra 9 60293-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Love Wars is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9 60293-1, 96-0293-1, 22.081, 96 02931) 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 Love Wars 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.
