UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE T 98
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
JIVE T-98-A3 MT.1 DAMONT J JASide A, etched
JIVE T--98-B3 MT.1 DAMONT CSide B, etched
Vinyl pressings
Mystery Lady
by Billy Ocean · 1984
31 pressings10 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Mystery Lady was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Mystery Lady
18 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 6 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Jive 145.182
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE 98
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
JIVE ∙98 A1 timtomEtched, Side A
JIVE 98 B1 TYEtched, Side B
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE T 98
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
JIVE T 98-A3 MT 1 J JA DAMONTSide A runout, variant 1
JIVE T 98-B3 MT 1 C DAMONTSide B runout, variant 1
JIVE T 98-A3 1 MT 3 JA DAMONTSide A runout, variant 2
JIVE T 98-B3 1 MT. I DAMONTSide B runout, variant 2
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE T 98
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE T 98
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 31 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s31 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | El Salvador | RCA Victor RUS-113First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Jive 145.182First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Spain | Jive JIVE T 98First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Spain | Jive 98 A INIFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Jive JIVE T 98First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Jive 145.182First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Jive JIVE 98First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Jive JIVE T 98First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Jive JIVE T 98First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1984 | UK | Jive JIVE T 98First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1984 | UK | Jive JIVE T 98First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Jive JS1-9374First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Jive JS1-9374 / Arista JS1-9374First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Jive JS1-9374 / Arista JS1-9374First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Jive JS1-9374 / Arista JS1-9374First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AMystery Lady3:59
- BIf I Should Lose You3:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mystery Lady are there?
31 vinyl pressings of Mystery Lady are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1984 and 1987.
When was Mystery Lady first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, US, El Salvador, Netherlands and more. One of them is Jive JIVE T 98.
How do I tell if my copy of Mystery Lady is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JIVE T 98, 145.182, JIVE 98, JS1-9374) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JIVE T-98-A3 MT.1 DAMONT J JA and JIVE T--98-B3 MT.1 DAMONT C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mystery Lady 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.
