Jamaica
1987- Label and catalog number
- France
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
D.S.R. 7629 - A - Modern Girl - MilloB
D.S.R. 7630 - B - MilloB
Courtney MelodyModern Girl
Vinyl pressings
Modern Girl
by Courtney Melody · 1987
12 pressings2 countriesDancehallReggae
Modern Girl was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Modern Girl
6 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Jamaica
1987- Label and catalog number
- France
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
D.C.F 7629
D.S.P 9630
Jamaica
1987- Label and catalog number
- France
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
D.S.R. 7629 - A - Modern Girl - Millo B
D.S.R. 7630 - B - Millo B
Jamaica
1987- Label and catalog number
- France
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- France
- Format
- 12", Single
- Runout / matrix
RG 012A MODERN GIRLSide A
RG 012B GIDDY UPSide B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Moodies Records RG 012
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RG 012A MODERN GIRLSide A
RG 012B GIDDY-UPSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Jamaica | FranceFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Jamaica | FranceFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1987 | Jamaica | FranceFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Jamaica | FranceFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | US | FranceFirst year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1987 | US | Moodies Records RG 012First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Jamaica | Ffrench7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Traffic Jam Records TF00312" | 12" |
| ? | Jamaica | Ffrench FRA 0014 / Ffrench MSC 3275767", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Ffrench7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Ffrench7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Ffrench7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- AModern Girl
- BModern Girl Version
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Modern Girl are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Modern Girl are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1987 and 2000.
When was Modern Girl first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Jamaica, US. One of them is France.
How do I tell if my copy of Modern Girl is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RG 012) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, D.S.R. 7629 - A - Modern Girl - MilloB and D.S.R. 7630 - B - MilloB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Modern 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.