Europe
1998- Label and catalog number
- 4AD RTD 120.2157.0
- Format
- 12"
GusgusLadyshave
Vinyl pressings
Ladyshave
by Gusgus · 1998
11 pressings4 countriesLeftfieldHouseDeep HouseBreakbeat
Ladyshave was first pressed on vinyl in 1998. 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 Ladyshave
2 pressings came out in 1998, the album's first year, in 2 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
1998- Label and catalog number
- 4AD RTD 120.2157.0Rough Trade RTD 120.2157.0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
RTD-120.2157.0 A DMM H.P.Runout side A
RTD-120.2157.0 B DMM H.P.Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Europe | 4AD RTD 120.2157.0First year12" | 12" |
| 1998 | Germany | 4AD RTD 120.2157.0 / Rough Trade RTD 120.2157.0First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1999 | UK | 4AD GUS 18-112", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1999 | UK | 4AD GUS 1712", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1999 | UK | 4AD GUS 1812", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1999 | UK | 4AD BAD 900112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1999 | UK | 4AD GUS 18 1 (variant)12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1999 | US | 4AD PRO-A-9649 / Warner Bros. Records PRO-A-964912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1999 | UK | 4AD GUS 1812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1999 | UK | 4AD BAD 900112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1999 | US | Warner Bros. Records 9 44618-0 / 4AD 9 44618-012" | 12" |
Tracklist
- ALadyshave (Megatron Man Mix)
- B1Ladyshave
- B2Ladyshave (Roy's Lady Soul Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ladyshave are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Ladyshave are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1998 and 1999.
When was Ladyshave first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1998, in Europe, Germany. One of them is 4AD RTD 120.2157.0.
How do I tell if my copy of Ladyshave is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RTD 120.2157.0) 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 Ladyshave 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.
