UK
March 1983- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2266
- Format
- LP, Album
Gabi DelgadoMistress
Vinyl pressings
Mistress
by Gabi Delgado · 1983
10 pressings8 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Mistress was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Mistress
9 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 8 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.
France
1983- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 205 367
- Format
- LP, Album
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2266
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
1983- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VIL-6044
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1983- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 205 367Virgin 205 367-320
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
205367 A-1/83 S III Made in GermanyRunout side A
205367 B-1/83 S III Made in GermanyRunout side B
S 205 367 ALabel side A
S 205 367 BLabel side B
Finland
1983- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V2266
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Europe | Virgin 205 367 / Virgin 205 367-320First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Finland | Virgin V2266First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Japan | Virgin VIL-6044First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | New Zealand | Virgin V 2266First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Spain | Virgin I-205367First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | France | Virgin 205 367First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Italy | Virgin V 2266First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Japan | Virgin VIL-6044First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK | Virgin V 2266First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Virgin OVED 93LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Sex Goddess5:22
- A2History Of A Kiss5:36
- A3Amor5:07
- B1Young Lions4:38
- B2Victim6:01
- B3Mistress5:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mistress are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Mistress are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Mistress first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, France, Italy, Japan and more. One of them is Virgin V 2266, released March 1983.
How do I tell if my copy of Mistress is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V 2266, 205 367, VIL-6044, V2266) 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 Mistress 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.