US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Blue Sky ZS9 2789
- Format
- 7"
David JohansenSwaheto Woman
Vinyl pressings
Swaheto Woman
by David Johansen · 1979
13 pressings7 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
Swaheto Woman was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Swaheto Woman
11 pressings came out in 1979, 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.
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Blue Sky AS 740
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Blue Sky ZS9 2789
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Blue Sky S SKY 12 8125
- Format
- 12"
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Blue Sky S SKY 8125
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic ES 394
- 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Epic ES 12030First year12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1979 | Australia | Epic ES 394First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Australia | Epic ES 394First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Europe | Blue Sky SKY 8002First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | Blue Sky 06SP 415First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Epic ES 394First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | Blue Sky S SKY 12 8125First year12" | 12" |
| 1979 | UK | Blue Sky S SKY 8125First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Blue Sky ZS9 2789First year7" | 7" |
| 1979 | US | Blue Sky AS 740First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Blue Sky ZS9 2789First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Netherlands | Blue Sky 12.800212", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1980 | UK | Blue Sky S SKY 81257", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ASwaheto Woman3:06
- BShe Knew She Was Falling In Love3:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Swaheto Woman are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Swaheto Woman are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Swaheto Woman first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Blue Sky ZS9 2789.
How do I tell if my copy of Swaheto Woman is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZS9 2789, AS 740, S SKY 12 8125, S SKY 8125) 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 Swaheto 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.
