UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Ariola America AA 113
- Format
- 7", Single
Carl GravesSad Girl
Vinyl pressings
Sad Girl
by Carl Graves · 1977
10 pressings5 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Sad Girl 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 Sad Girl
10 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 5 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
May 13, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Ariola America AA 113
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Ariola America 7660
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Ariola America 7660
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
kp 0 S45-180217 F1 7660#1 MASTERED BY CAPITOLA-Side Runout Etching
kp 0 S45-180218 F1 7660#1 MASTERED BY CAPITOLB-Side Runout Etching
S180217A-Side Label
S180218B-Side Label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Ariola America 7660
- Format
- 7"
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Ariola America 7660
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Ariola America 7660First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Canada | Ariola America AA-7660First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Germany | Ariola America 17 852 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | UK | Ariola America AA 113First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | US | Ariola America P-7660First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1977 | US | Ariola America 7660First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Ariola America 7660First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Ariola America 7660First year7" | 7" |
| 1977 | US | Ariola America 7660First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Ariola America AA 113First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ASad Girl
- BWalk In Love
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sad Girl are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Sad Girl are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Sad Girl first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Ariola America AA 113.
How do I tell if my copy of Sad Girl is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AA 113, 7660, P-7660, AA-7660) 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 Sad Girl 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.