Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 929 102-7Warner Bros. Records 929 102-7 Ⓝ
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 929102-7 A "D"Runout side A
R/S Alsdorf 929102-7 BRunout side B
Vinyl pressings
California Girls
by David Lee Roth · 1985
34 pressings20 countriesPop RockRock
California 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 California Girls
32 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 20 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.
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 929 102-7Warner Bros. Records 929 102-7 Ⓝ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 929102-7 AX "S"Runout A, variant 1
R/S Alsdorf 929102-7 BRunout B, variant 1
R / S Alsdorf 929102-7 AX "D" 15Runout A, variant 2
R / S Alsdorf 929102-7 BRunout B, variant 2
US
January 1985- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 7-29102Warner Bros. Records 9 29102-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Specialty Pressing, No HW Eetching
- Runout / matrix
7-29102-CNY-3415-S-SR-2 MASTERDISKA-Side Runout
7-29102-CNY-3415-V1-SR-2 MASTERDISKB-Side Runout
CNY 3415SA-Side Label
CNY 3415V1SB-Side Label
US
January 1985- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 7-29102Warner Bros. Records 9 29102-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7-29102-CNY-3415-S-SH1 MASTERDISK HW [Allied 'ɑ' logo] R-13798-SH1 SLM Δ8635 1-1Runout Side A
7-29102-CNY-3415-V1-SH1 Δ8636 1-1 MASTERDISK HW [Allied 'ɑ' logo] R-13799-SH1Runout Side B
CNY 3415SA-Side Label
CNY 3415V1SB-Side Label
US
January 1985- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 7-29102Warner Bros. Records 9 29102-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7-29102-CNY-3415-S-SR1 MASTERDISK HW [SRC logo]Runout Side A
7-29102-CNY-3415-V1-SR1 MASTERDISK [SRC logo]Runout Side B
CNY 3415SA-Side Label
CNY 3415V1SB-Side Label
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records W9102Warner Bros. Records 929102-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
W9102 A//1∇420 V 11 2A side runout
W9102 B//1∇420V 11 2B side runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 34 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s33 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Brazil | Warner Bros. Records 601.7031First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 92 91027First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 92 91027First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 92 91027First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Ecuador | Warner Bros. Records 45-80101 / Warner Bros. Records 7-29102First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Ecuador | Warner Bros. Records 7-29102First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 929 102-7 / Warner Bros. Records 929 102-7 ⓃFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 929 102-7 / Warner Bros. Records 929 102-7 ⓃFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Warner Bros. Records 929 102-7 / Warner Bros. Records 92 9102-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records 920 310-0First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1985 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records 920 310-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Guatemala | Warner Bros. Records 7-29102First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Ireland | Warner Bros. Records W9102 / Warner Bros. Records 929102-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Italy | Warner Bros. Records 92 9102-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | Mexico | Warner Bros. Records SWB-187First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Warner Bros. Records 7-291027", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ACalifornia Girls2:50
- BCalifornia Girls (Remix Version)3:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of California Girls are there?
34 vinyl pressings of California Girls are listed here, from 20 countries, released between 1985 and 1988.
When was California Girls first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Europe, US, UK, Australia and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records 929 102-7.
How do I tell if my copy of California Girls is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 929 102-7, 7-29102, W9102, PRO-A-2235) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R/S Alsdorf 929102-7 A "D" and R/S Alsdorf 929102-7 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is California 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.
