US
2001- Label and catalog number
- J Records 80813-21041-1
- Format
- 12", Single
Alicia KeysGirlfriend
Vinyl pressings
Girlfriend
by Alicia Keys · 2001
11 pressings3 countriesContemporary R&BFunk / Soul
Girlfriend was first pressed on vinyl in 2001. 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 Girlfriend
1 pressing came out in 2001, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | US | J Records 80813-21041-1First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 2002 | UK | J Records 74321 97497 112" | 12" |
| 2002 | UK | BMG AKGFPR 01212" | 12" |
| 2002 | UK & Ireland | BMG AKGFPR012 / J Records AKGFPR01212", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2002 | US | J Records J1PV 21009-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2002 | UK | Not On Label (Alicia Keys) AKEYS / Not On Label (Alicia Keys) AKEY00112", Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label (Alicia Keys) A KEYS 212", Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label G HH00112" | 12" |
| ? | UK | Not On Label (Alicia Keys) AKEYS 00112", Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | UK | Not On Label (Alicia Keys) KARDINAL 1212", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| ? | UK | Not On Label GHH00112", White Label | 12", White Label |
Tracklist
- A1Girlfriend (Club Mix)3:30
- A2Girlfriend (Instrumental)3:30
- B1Girlfriend (Acappella)3:30
- B2Fallin3:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Girlfriend are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Girlfriend are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 2001 and 2002.
When was Girlfriend first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2001, in US. One of them is J Records 80813-21041-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Girlfriend is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 80813-21041-1) 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 Girlfriend 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.
