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Spirit Of A Woman

by American Flyer · 1977

16 pressings11 countriesCountry RockRock

Spirit Of A Woman was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Spirit Of A Woman

16 pressings came out in 1977, 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

1977
Label and catalog number
United Artists Records UAS 30078United Artists Records UALA 720
Format
LP, Album, Stereo
Runout / matrix

UAS 30078 A-1U JONZ CSide A runout, stamped, Variant 1

UAS 30078 B-1U GSide B runout, stamped, Variant 1

UAS 30078 A-1U JONZ TSide A runout, stamped, Variant 2

UAS 30078 B-1U PSide B runout, stamped, Variant 2

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UK

1977
Label and catalog number
United Artists Records UAS 30078
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

UAS 30078 A-1U Jonz

UAS 30078 B-1U

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US

1977
Label and catalog number
United Artists Records UA-LA720-G
Format
LP, Album, Stereo · All Disc Pressing
Runout / matrix

33 UALA 720 ARunout A, variant 1

33 UALA 720 BRunout B, variant 1

33 UALA 720 A M2Runout A, variant 2

33 UALA 720 BRunout B, variant 2

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US

1977
Label and catalog number
United Artists Records UA-LA720-G
Format
LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
Runout / matrix

T \ UALA 720 A-1 CRunout side A

T \ UALA 720 B-1 CRunout side B

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US

1977
Label and catalog number
United Artists Records UA-LA720-G
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

UALA 720 ASide A runout, variant 1

UALA 720 BSide B runout, variant 1

UALA 720 A (2) (3) 2Side A runout, variant 2

UA-LA 720-BSSide B runout, variant 2

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Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 16 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1970s16 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1977AustraliaUnited Artists Records L 36227 / United Artists Records L-36,227First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1977CanadaUnited Artists Records UA-LA720-GFirst yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1977CanadaUnited Artists Records UA-LA720-G / United Artists Records UALA720GFirst yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1977ItalyUnited Artists Records UAL 24009First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1977JapanUnited Artists Records GP-523First yearLP, Album, Promo · PromoLP, Album, Promo · Promo
1977JapanUnited Artists Records GP-523First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1977MozambiqueUnited Artists Records UAS-7199First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1977NetherlandsUnited Artists Records 5C 062-99083First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1977New ZealandUnited Artists Records L 36227First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1977South AfricaUnited Artists Records UAS-7199First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1977UKUnited Artists Records UAS 30078 / United Artists Records UALA 720First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1977UKUnited Artists Records UAS 30078First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1977USUnited Artists Records UA-LA720-GFirst yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1977USUnited Artists Records UA-LA720-GFirst yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1977USUnited Artists Records UA-LA720-GFirst yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
All 16 pressings from the 1970s

Tracklist

  1. A1Spirit Of A Woman
  2. A2Gamblin' Man
  3. A3My Love Comes Alive
  4. A4Victoria
  5. A5Dear Carmen
  6. B1Flyer
  7. B2The Good Years
  8. B3I'm Blowin' Away
  9. B4Keep On Tryin'

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Spirit Of A Woman are there?

16 vinyl pressings of Spirit Of A Woman are listed here, from 11 countries.

When was Spirit Of A Woman first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Italy, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is United Artists Records UAL 24009.

How do I tell if my copy of Spirit Of A Woman is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UAL 24009, UAS 30078, UA-LA720-G, L 36227) 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 Spirit Of A Woman 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.

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