US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 20 3448 7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Beastie BoysHey Ladies
Vinyl pressings
Hey Ladies
by Beastie Boys · 1989
13 pressings9 countriesPop RapHip HopRock
Hey Ladies was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Hey Ladies
9 pressings came out in 1989, 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.
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records B-44454
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SRC B-1-44454- Z1 MASTERDISK 1-1A-Side Runout Etching
SRC B-2-44454- Z1 1-1B-Side Runout Etching
101851Label A
101845Label B
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 7PRO-79698
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
July 17, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 540
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CL 510 A-1 -1-1 DSide A runout stamped
C L 540 B-1-1-1 DSide B runout stamped
Australia
1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CP 2268
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Canada
1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records B-44454
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | Capitol Records CP 2268First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Canada | Capitol Records B-44454First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | Capitol Records 1C 006 20 3448 7 / Capitol Records 006-20 3448 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | France | Capitol Records 2 03448 7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | France | Capitol Records 2 03448 77", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1989 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 006 20 3448 7 / EMI Electrola 1C 066-7 95963 17", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1989 | Italy | Capitol Records 06 2034487First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | US | Capitol Records 20 3448 7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | US | Capitol Records B-44454First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | US | Capitol Records 7PRO-79698First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Capitol Records CL 540First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | USA & Canada | Grand Royal GR8716212" | 12" |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | UK | Grand Royal GR87162 / Capitol Records Nashville GR8716212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- AHey Ladies3:54
- BShake Your Rump3:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hey Ladies are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Hey Ladies are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1989 and 2003.
When was Hey Ladies first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records 20 3448 7.
How do I tell if my copy of Hey Ladies is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 20 3448 7, B-44454, 7PRO-79698, CL 540) 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 Hey Ladies 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.
