US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Qwest Records 1-25145Qwest Records 9 25145-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1-25145-RE1-A-SR3 [SRC logo] 1 1Runout A
1-25145-B-SR1 [SRC logo] 1-1 SM1Runout B
Vinyl pressings
L.A. Is My Lady
by Frank Sinatra · 1984
31 pressings23 countriesSwingVocalJazzPop
L.A. Is My Lady 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 L.A. Is My Lady
27 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 21 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Qwest Records 1-25145Qwest Records 9 25145-1
- Format
- LP, Album · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1-25154A-RE1-SH4 B-19653-Re 1-SH4 SLM △ 7287 1-1 [Allied 'ɑ' logo]Runout A
1-25145-B-SH1 B-19654-SH1 SLM △ 7287-X 1-2 [Allied 'ɑ' logo]Runout B
Argentina
1984- Label and catalog number
- Qwest Records 83804
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Qwest Records 2 5145-1
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MX209323 AUST. 1-25145A-INTL SET2 SLM 7371 1-1Side 1
MX209324 AUST. 1-25145B-INTL SET2 SLM 7371-X 1-1Side 2
Brazil
1984- Label and catalog number
- Qwest Records 36.200
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- Qwest Records 92 51451
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
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.
1980s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Argentina | Qwest Records 83804First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Australia | Qwest Records 2 5145-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Brazil | Qwest Records 36.200First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Canada | Qwest Records 92 51451First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Europe | Qwest Records 925 145-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Qwest Records 925 145-1 / Qwest Records 9 25145-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Qwest Records 925 145-1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1984 | Greece | Qwest Records 925 145-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Israel | Qwest Records CAN 925145-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Italy | Qwest Records 92 5145-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Italy | Qwest Records 925 145-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | Qwest Records P-13027First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Japan | Qwest Records P-13027First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Mexico | Warner Bros. Records LDWB-6290First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Qwest Records 925 145-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Europe | Universal Music Enterprises 602465930627LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Ireland | Warner Bros. Records 925 145-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Turkey | Warner Bros. Records 1268LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1L.A. Is My Lady3:12
- A2The Best Of Everything2:45
- A3How Do You Keep The Music Playing3:49
- A4Teach Me Tonight3:44
- A5It's All Right With Me2:39
- B1Mack The Knife4:50
- B2Until The Real Thing Comes Along3:03
- B3Stormy Weather3:38
- B4If I Should Lose You2:36
- B5A Hundred Years From Today3:04
- B6After You've Gone3:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of L.A. Is My Lady are there?
31 vinyl pressings of L.A. Is My Lady are listed here, from 23 countries, released between 1984 and 2024.
When was L.A. Is My Lady first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, Argentina, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Qwest Records 1-25145.
How do I tell if my copy of L.A. Is My Lady is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1-25145, 83804, 2 5145-1, 36.200) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1-25145-RE1-A-SR3 [SRC logo] 1 1 and 1-25145-B-SR1 [SRC logo] 1-1 SM1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is L.A. Is My Lady 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.
