Europe
July 23, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 3 23578 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
3235787-A1Runout side A
3235787-B1Runout side B
1C 006-3 23578 7 ALabel side A
1C 006-3 23578 7 BLabel side B
Billy IdolL. A. Woman
Vinyl pressings
L. A. Woman
by Billy Idol · 1990
15 pressings11 countriesPop RockPunkRock
L. A. Woman was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 L. A. Woman
14 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 10 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.
Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 1C 060-3 23578 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
3235786-A1Side A runout
3235786-B1Side B runout
1C 060-3 23578 6 ASide A label
1C 060-3 23578 6 BSide B label
UK
July 1990- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis IDOLXP 15
- Format
- 12", Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
IDOLXP 15-ASide A picture disc
IDOLXP 15-BSide B picture disc
IDOLXP-15-A1 ✲ MAX.Side A runout
IDOLXP-15-B1 ✲ MAX.Side B runout
UK
July 1990- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis IDOLX 15
- Format
- 12", Single
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis NR 23571
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
[SRC logo] NR-23571-A1 1-1A-side runout
[SRC logo] NR-23571-B RE-1B-side runout
UK
July 1990- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis IDOLXW 15
- Format
- 12", Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Europe | Chrysalis 1C 060-3 23578 6First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Germany | Chrysalis 3 23578 77", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1990 | Italy | Chrysalis 06 3235787First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Italy | Chrysalis 14 3235786First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | Mexico | Chrysalis 700 903First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Philippines | Chrysalis CHR-32-3578-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Spain | Chrysalis 052 3235786First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | US | Chrysalis NR 23571First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Chrysalis IDOLXP 15First year12", Picture Disc · Picture disc | 12", Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1990 | UK | Chrysalis IDOLX 15First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1990 | UK | Chrysalis IDOLXW 15First year12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Europe | Chrysalis 3 23578 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK & Europe | Chrysalis IDOL 15 / Chrysalis 3235787First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Australia & New Zealand | Chrysalis CHS 2457First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Portugal | Chrysalis 3235787First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AL. A. Woman (L.P. Version)5:26
- B1License To Thrill6:00
- B2Lovechild5:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of L. A. Woman are there?
15 vinyl pressings of L. A. Woman are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was L. A. Woman first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in Europe, UK, US, UK & Europe and more. One of them is Chrysalis 3 23578 7, released July 23, 1990.
How do I tell if my copy of L. A. Woman is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3 23578 7, 1C 060-3 23578 6, IDOLXP 15, IDOLX 15) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 3235787-A1 and 3235787-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is L. 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.
