UK
June 14, 1993- Label and catalog number
- London Records LONP 344London Records 857 224-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
LONP+344+A2 ORLAKE BSide A runout, etched
LONP+344+B ORLAKESide B runout, etched
East 17West End Girls
Vinyl pressings
West End Girls
by East 17 · 1993
12 pressings7 countriesSynth-popEuro HouseElectronic
West End Girls was first pressed on vinyl in 1993. 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 West End Girls
12 pressings came out in 1993, the album's first year, in 7 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
1993- Label and catalog number
- London Records LONP 344
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
LON 344 Az [SNA logo]Runout side A
LON 344 B 8- [SNA logo]Runout side B
US
1993- Label and catalog number
- London Records 857 549-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- London Records LONXDJ 344
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LONX+DJ+344+A ORLAKEA side runout
LONX+DJ+344+B ORLAKEB side runout
US
1993- Label and catalog number
- London Records PR0 1119-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PRO-1119-1 A F/W RCE HUBTVEtched side A
PRO-1119-1 B HUBTV F/W RCEEtched side B
US
1993- Label and catalog number
- London Records 857 549-1DJ
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
857-549-1 A F/W RCE HUBTVEtched, Side 1
857- 549-1 B F/W RCE HUBTVEtched, Side 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Europe | London Records 857 225-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1993 | Europe | London Records LONP 344 / London Records 857 224-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1993 | Germany | London Records 857 208-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1993 | Italy | London Records 857 233-1First year12", Single, Stereo, 45 RPM | 12", Single, Stereo, 45 RPM |
| 1993 | Philippines | Polycosmic Records PLC 93-053First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1993 | UK | London Records LONXDJ 344First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1993 | UK | London Records LONP 344First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1993 | US | London Records 857 549-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1993 | US | London Records PR0 1119-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | US | London Records 857 549-1DJFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | UK & Europe | London Records LOXXDJ 344First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1993 | UK | London Records LONP 344 / London Records 857 224-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
Tracklist
- A1West End Girls (Surprisingly Butch Mix)8:08
- A2West End Girls (N.R.G. Mix)7:23
- B1West End Girls (Knocking Down Tables Mix)4:55
- B2West End Girls (XX Club Cut)4:30
- B3West End Girls (Faces On Posters Mix)4:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of West End Girls are there?
12 vinyl pressings of West End Girls are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was West End Girls first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in UK, US, Europe, Germany and more. One of them is London Records LONP 344, released June 14, 1993.
How do I tell if my copy of West End Girls is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LONP 344, 857 549-1, LONXDJ 344, PR0 1119-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LONP+344+A2 ORLAKE B and LONP+344+B ORLAKE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is West End 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.