UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2048
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EMI 2048 A-2 KT 1A-Side Runout, Stamped
EMI 2048 B-1 KT 2B-Side Runout, Stamped
EMI 2048AA-Side Label
EMI 2048BB-Side Label
GeordieElectric Lady
Vinyl pressings
Electric Lady
by Geordie · 1973
16 pressings12 countriesHard RockGlamRock
Electric Lady was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Electric Lady
16 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 12 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2048
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
EMI 2048 A-2 KT 1A-Side Runout, Stamped
EMI 2048 B-1 KT 2B-Side Runout, Stamped
EMI 2048AA-Side Label
EMI 2048BB-Side Label
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2048
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
EMI 2048AA-Side Label
EMI 2048BB-Side Label
Yugoslavia
September 1973- Label and catalog number
- PGP RTB S53710Bellaphon BF 18199
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
S-53710 A 240973Runout side A
S-53710 A 240973Runout side B
Denmark
1973- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 2048
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
EMI - 2048 - ARunout (Stamped) Side A
EMI - 2048 - BRunout (Stamped) Side B
France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Red Bus Records 45. RB. 3001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
(45 RB 4320 A Crossed) 45 RB 3001 AEtched side A
(45 RB 4320 B Crossed) 45 RB 3001 BEtched side B
(45 RB 3001 A)Label side A
(45 RB 3001 B)Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Denmark | EMI EMI 2048First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | France | Red Bus Records 45. RB. 3001First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Germany | Bellaphon BF 18199First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Bellaphon BF 18199First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Ireland | EMI EMI 2048First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Pink Elephant PE 22.776First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | New Zealand | EMI EMI 2048First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Norway | EMI EMI 2048First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Portugal | EMI 8E006-95422First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | South Africa | EMI EMIJ 4007First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Sweden | EMI EMI 2048First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | UK | EMI EMI 2048First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | EMI EMI 2048First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | EMI EMI 2048First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Yugoslavia | Jugoton SEMI-88696 / EMI SEMI-88696First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AElectric Lady
- BGeordie Stomp
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Electric Lady are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Electric Lady are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Electric Lady first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in UK, Yugoslavia, Denmark, France and more. One of them is EMI EMI 2048.
How do I tell if my copy of Electric Lady is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EMI 2048, S53710, 45. RB. 3001, BF 18199) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EMI 2048 A-2 KT 1 and EMI 2048 B-1 KT 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Electric 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.
