Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 881 139-1
- Format
- 12"
DoubleWoman Of The World
Vinyl pressings
Woman Of The World
by Double · 1984
31 pressings10 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Woman Of The World was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Woman Of The World
7 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 881 139-7Metronome 881 139-7 ME
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
881 139 - 7 S 1 = 2 320Runout (Stamped) Side A
881 139 - 7 S 2 320 >Runout (Stamped) Side B
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 881 139-1
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 881 139-7
- Format
- 7"
Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- Ricordi International SIRX 908
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
SIRX 908.A MRunout A
SIRX 908.BRunout B
Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- Ricordi International SIR 20226
- Format
- 7", Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SIR 20226/1Label side A
SIR 20226/2Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 31 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s29 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | France | Polydor 881 139-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | France | Polydor 881 139-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | Germany | Metronome 881 139-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | Germany | Metronome 881 139-7 / Metronome 881 139-7 MEFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Italy | Ricordi International SIRX 908First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Italy | Ricordi International SIR 20226First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Portugal | PolyGram 885076-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Polydor DJP 19612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Sampler · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Sampler · Promo |
| 1986 | Canada | Polydor POLS 1187", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | France | Polydor 885 076-112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | France | Polydor 885076-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Germany | Metronome 885 134-112", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Germany | Polydor 885 076-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | Polydor 885 076-112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Germany | Metronome 885 134-112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Unknown | Ricordi International SIRX 90812", Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Polydor 885 076-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AWoman Of The World (Long Version)5:10
- BWoman Of The World (Long Instrumental Version)4:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Woman Of The World are there?
31 vinyl pressings of Woman Of The World are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1984 and 2012.
When was Woman Of The World first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Germany, France, Italy, Portugal. One of them is Metronome 881 139-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Woman Of The World is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 881 139-1, 881 139-7, SIRX 908, SIR 20226) 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 Woman Of The World 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.
