Vinyl pressings
by Yes · 1987
Rhythm 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.
15 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 7 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.
ST-87C-53476 DMM-1 Precision SP 1-2 0- △18972 SP-AR R-19344 DMM-Side A etched
ST-87C-53477 DMM-1 1-2 SP-AR R-19345-1-DMM Precision △18972-X 0-Side B etched
ST-87C-53476-ARSide A label
ST-87C-53477-ARSide B label
STDM-53516-53515 DMM-1 2-1⧚ PrecisionSide A Runout
STDM 53517-53518 DMM-1 1-3 PrecisionSide B Runout
ST-DM-53516/53515-SPSide A Label
ST-DM-53517/53518-SPSide B Label
ST-87C-53476 DMM2 Precision SP 1-1Side A Runout Etched
ST-87C-53477 DMM1 1-1 PrecisionSide B Runout Etched
ST-87C-53476-SPSide A Label
ST-87C-53477-SPSide B Label
STDM-53516-53515 DMM-1 2- PrecisionSide A Runout (Etched)
STDM 53517 DMM-1 1-1 PrecisionSide B Runout (Etched)
ST-87C-52695 DMM-2 Precision 1-1Runout side A, etched
ST-87C-53476 DMM2 Precision SP 1-1Runout side B, etched
ST-87C-52695-SPLabel side A
ST-87C-53476-SPLabel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | ATCO Records 0-96722First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Canada | ATCO Records 79 67220First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | Canada | ATCO Records 79 94197First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Canada | ATCO Records 79 94197First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | Europe | ATCO Records 796 722-0First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | Europe | ATCO Records 799 419-7 / ATCO Records 799419-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | France | ATCO Records 799 419-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Italy | ATCO Records 79 9419-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Spain | ATCO Records 908First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | ATCO Records 7-99419First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1987 | US | ATCO Records DMD 1133First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | ATCO Records 0-96722First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | US | ATCO Records 7-99419First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | ATCO Records 7-99419First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | ATCO Records 7-99419First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
18 vinyl pressings of Rhythm Of Love are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, Australia, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is ATCO Records 7-99419.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7-99419, 0-96722, DMD 1133, 79 67220) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-87C-53476 DMM-1 Precision SP 1-2 0- △18972 SP-AR R-19344 DMM- and ST-87C-53477 DMM-1 1-2 SP-AR R-19345-1-DMM Precision △18972-X 0-. 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.
