UK
May 20, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MER 248
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MER 278 A⁻¹ MT TOWNHOUSERunout side A
MER-248 B⁻¹ MTRunout side B
Vinyl pressings
Call It Love
by Yello · 1987
22 pressings11 countriesTechnoElectroSynth-popElectronic
Call It 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 Call It Love
22 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 11 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MERX 248
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MERX-248·A·1 MT. TOWNHOUSE 2Runout side A
MERX-248·B-1 MT. 2Runout side B
UK
June 12, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury YELLO 12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
YELLO 12 A//1▽420 V 11 1Runout side A [stamped]
YELLO 12 B//1▽420 V 11 2Runout side B [stamped]
US
May 1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 888 311-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
888-311 7-2- 59459-SP1 1-1 SRC MASTERDISKRunout side A
888-311 7-2- 5̶9̶4̶5̶9̶ -59460-SP 1-1 SRCRunout side B
2-59459Label side A
2-59460Label side B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 888 994-1
- Format
- 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
A-1 ➢ 888-994-1-AS-HRM I MASTERDISKRunout side A, variant 1
A- 1 ➢ 888-994-1-BS-HRM MASTERDISKRunout side B, variant 1
A- 1 ➢ 888·994· 1 - AS · HRM MASTERDISKRunout side A, variant 2
A- 1 ➢ 888 994 - 1 - BS · HRM MASTERDISKRunout side B, variant 2
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 888 994-1
- Format
- 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
888-994-1-AS-SP 1 MASTERDISK SRCRunout side A, variant 1
888-994-1-BS-SP MASTERDISK SRCRunout side B, variant 1
MASTERDISK ℋ𝓌 SRC 888 · 994 - 1 - AS· SP 1 /-1Runout side A, variant 2
SRC 888·994 - 1 - BS· SP MASTERDISK 1-1Runout side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australasia | Mercury 888 311-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Canada | Vertigo SOVX 2391First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | Canada | Vertigo DJV 230First year12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Europe | Vertigo 888 311-1First year12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1987 | Portugal | Vertigo 888 311-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Vertigo 888 311-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Mercury MERX 248First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | Mercury 888 994-1First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | US | Mercury 888 994-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Mercury 888 994-1First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | Zimbabwe | Fontana PD 2526First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Vertigo 888 311-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | France | Barclay 888 311-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | France | Barclay 888 311-7 / Vertigo 888 311-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Germany | Vertigo 888 311-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ACall It Love7:00
- B1L'Hôtel3:57
- B2Call It Love (Trego Snare Version)6:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Call It Love are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Call It Love are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Call It Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, US, Europe, France and more. One of them is Mercury MER 248, released May 20, 1987.
How do I tell if my copy of Call It Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MER 248, MERX 248, YELLO 12, 888 311-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MER 278 A⁻¹ MT TOWNHOUSE and MER-248 B⁻¹ MT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Call It 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.
