UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 276
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
MAG 276 A1 ⋀Side A runout
MAG 276 B1 ⋀Side B runout
MAG 276 ASide A label
MAG 276 BSide B label
Chris ReaStainsby Girls
Vinyl pressings
Stainsby Girls
by Chris Rea · 1985
13 pressings9 countriesPop RockRockPop
Stainsby Girls was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Stainsby Girls
13 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 9 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 276
- Format
- 7" · injection label
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAGT 276
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
Australia
April 15, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Magnet K-9656
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SMX-63507 3:50 W2ASide A etched runout
SMX-63508 3:12 W2ASide B etched runout
MX-63507Side A label
MX-63508Side B label
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Magnet K-9656
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition
Benelux
1985- Label and catalog number
- Magnet 107 227
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM 107227 A-1/85S 1Side A
DM 107227 B-1/85S 1Side B
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.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Magnet K-9656First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1985 | Benelux | Magnet 107 227First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Magnet MAG 276First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Magnet 881 894-1First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Magnet 881 837-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Ireland | Magnet MAG 276First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | Italy | Magnet M 7221First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Magnet K 9656First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | South Africa | Magnet MAGS 1553First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Magnet MAG 276First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Magnet MAG 276First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | UK | Magnet MAGT 276First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1985 | Australia | Magnet K-9656First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AStainsby Girls3:50
- BAnd When She Smiles3:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stainsby Girls are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Stainsby Girls are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Stainsby Girls first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Australia, Benelux, France and more. One of them is Magnet MAG 276.
How do I tell if my copy of Stainsby Girls is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MAG 276, MAGT 276, K-9656, 107 227) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MAG 276 A1 ⋀ and MAG 276 B1 ⋀. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Stainsby Girls 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.
