US
September 6, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 19248
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-794363 B @tSP (PR)SPSide A
ST-A-794364 B @tSP O X SM1-1 (PR)SPSide B
ST-A-794363-SPLabel side A
ST-A-794364-SPLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
La Diva
by Aretha Franklin · 1979
18 pressings11 countriesDiscoSoulFunk / Soul
La Diva was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 La Diva
17 pressings came out in 1979, 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.
US
September 6, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 19248
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-794363B [various squiggles]Runout side A, variant 1
ST-A-794364B [various squiggles]Runout side B, variant 1
ST-A-794363 B BB AT/GP -I PRC (PR)Runout side A, variant 2
ST-A-7943 64B BB AT/GP -I (PR) PRCRunout side B, variant 2
US
September 6, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 19248
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · MO - Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-794363B B [various squiggles] MR △24490 (1) (PR)Side A runout, etched
ST-A-794364B B [various squiggles] MR △24490-X (5) (PR)Side B runout, etched
ST-A-794363-MOSide A label
ST-A-794364-MOSide B label
US
September 6, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 19248
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-794363 B @tSP (PR)SPSide A
ST-A-794364 B @tSP O X SM1-1 (PR)SPSide B
ST-A-794363-SPLabel side A
ST-A-794364-SPLabel side B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 19248
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-794363-PRA Side Label
ST-A-794364-PRB Side Label
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic K 50637
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
K 50637 A*Label side A
K 50637 B*Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Argentina | Atlantic 208713First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Australia | Atlantic SD 19248First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Brazil | Atlantic 30.111First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Canada | Atlantic QSD 19248First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Europe | Atlantic ATL 50 637First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 50 637First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Italy | Atlantic W 50637First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Italy | Atlantic W 50637First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | South Africa | Atlantic ATC 9734First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Spain | Atlantic S 90.180First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Atlantic K 50637First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Atlantic ATL 1071 / Atlantic SD 19248First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Atlantic SD 19248First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Arista SD 19248LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1979 | US | Atlantic SD 19248First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Ladies Only5:15
- A2It's Gonna Get A Bit Better5:20
- A3What If I Should Ever Need You3:32
- A4Honey I Need Your Love2:45
- A5I Was Made For You4:03
- B1Only Star5:04
- B2Reasons Why3:55
- B3You Brought Me Back To Life4:24
- B4Half A Love5:25
- B5The Feeling4:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Diva are there?
18 vinyl pressings of La Diva are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was La Diva first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Atlantic SD 19248, released September 6, 1979.
How do I tell if my copy of La Diva is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SD 19248, K 50637, ATL 1071, 208713) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-A-794363 B @tSP (PR)SP and ST-A-794364 B @tSP O X SM1-1 (PR)SP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is La Diva 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.
