Lady Writer by Dire Straits, album cover

First-year pressing

Lady Writer 1979 France Pressing (6173 588)

Lady Writer by Dire Straits

Artist: Dire Straits
Title: Lady Writer
Label: Vertigo 6173 588
Country: France
Released: 1979
Format: 7", 45 RPM, Single

Runout and matrix codes

Etched or stamped in the dead wax between the last track and the label. If yours match, you have this pressing.

6173 588 1Side A label
6173 588 2Side B label
VER 015 6̸8̸3̸7̸5̸7̸2̸ 1Y 380 POLYGRAM 6173588 A ASide A runout
VER 015 6̸8̸3̸7̸5̸7̸2̸ 2Y 380 POLYGRAM 6173588 A ASide B runout