UK
May 12, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 861-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
VS-861-12-A 3U-1-1-1 sterling sound DMM Dside A etched/stamped/etched
VS 861 12 B-1U-1-1-1 JAside B stamped/etched
Vinyl pressings
God Thank You Woman
by Culture Club · 1986
24 pressings12 countriesDowntempoSynth-popElectronicPop
God Thank You Woman was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 God Thank You Woman
23 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 12 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 12, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 861
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
VS 861-A 3U-1-2-7Etched + stamped side A variant 1
VS 861 B-1 U-1-1-10Stamped side B variant 1
VS 861-A 3U-1-2-x1 DEtched + stamped side A, variant 2
VS 861 B-1 U-1-1-x1 JAStamped side B, variant 2, 'JA' is etched
UK
May 12, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSP 861
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Postersleeve
- Runout / matrix
VS 861-A 3U-1-2-6 DSide A Etched and Stamped
VS 861 B-1U-1-1-3Side B Stamped
UK
May 12, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSY 861
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc
Germany
June 2, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 608 211-213Virgin 608 211
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DM 608211 A-2/6-86Stamped Side A
DM 608211 B-1/5-86Stamped Side B
Japan
July 2, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 07VA-1045
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | Virgin VS 861-12First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Australia | Virgin VS 861First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Australia & New Zealand | Virgin VS 861First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Europe | Virgin 108 211 / Virgin 108 211-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Ireland | Virgin VS 861First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Italy | Virgin VINX 128First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Italy | Virgin VIN 45191First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Japan | Virgin 14VA-9013First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1986 | Japan | Virgin 14VA-9013First year12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | New Zealand | Virgin VS 861First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Philippines | Virgin VS-8060First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Philippines | Virgin OC-EP-17066First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | South Africa | Virgin VS 675First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Virgin F 608211First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Virgin A 108211First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Other Side
- AGod Thank You Woman4:15
- This Side
- BFrom Luxury To Heartache4:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of God Thank You Woman are there?
24 vinyl pressings of God Thank You Woman are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was God Thank You Woman first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, Germany, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is Virgin VS 861-12, released May 12, 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of God Thank You Woman is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS 861-12, VS 861, VSP 861, VSY 861) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VS-861-12-A 3U-1-1-1 sterling sound DMM D and VS 861 12 B-1U-1-1-1 JA. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is God Thank You 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.
