UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records E-ST 11418Capitol Records 0C 062◦81947
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
E ST1 11418-1 HTMRunout side A
E ST2 11418-1 RARunout side B
E-ST 11418Label side A
E-ST 11418Label side B
Vinyl pressings
No Way To Treat A Lady
by Helen Reddy · 1975
21 pressings12 countriesBalladPop
No Way To Treat A Lady was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 No Way To Treat A Lady
14 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 10 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11418
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST1-11418-Z2 #1Runout Side A Etched, Variant 1
TML-S 0Runout Side A Stamped, Variant 1
ST2-11418-Z1 #2Runout Side A Etched, Variant 1
TML-M 0Runout Side B Stamped, Variant 1
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11418
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST1-11418-Z4 #3 [TML] • ━◁Side A / etched [stamped]
ST12-11418-Z4 #3 [TML-M⃫] S • ━◁Side B / etched [stamped]
(ST1-11418)Label Side A
(ST2-11418)Label Side B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11418
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST1-11418-Z2 TML-S #1 0Side A runout
ST2-11418-Z2 TML-S #3 0Side B runout
ST1-11418Side A label
ST2-11418Side B label
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11418
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST1-11418-Z10..S 2Runout Side A Etched, Variant 1
TML ✲Runout Side A Stamped, Variant 1
ST2-11418-Z10.Runout Side A Etched, Variant 1
TML-S 2 ✲Runout Side B Stamped, Variant 1
Argentina
1975- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 6282Capitol Records ST 11418
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Argentina | Capitol Records 6282 / Capitol Records ST 11418First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Australia | Capitol Records SP-11418First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-11418First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 062-81 947First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-80267First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-80267First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 062◦81947First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 81947LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Capitol Records ST-11418First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | South Africa | Capitol Records ST(L) 11418First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Taiwan | 山水 SB-390LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1975 | UK | Capitol Records E-ST 11418 / Capitol Records 0C 062◦81947First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Capitol Records ST-11418First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Capitol Records ST-511418LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1975 | US | Capitol Records ST-11418LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Capitol Records ST-11418LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Ain't No Way To Treat A Lady3:26
- A2Bluebird2:46
- A3Don't Let It Mess Your Mind2:42
- A4Somewhere In The Night3:31
- A5You Don't Need A Reason2:59
- B1Ten To Eight3:39
- B2Birthday Song3:16
- B3You Know Me2:44
- B4Nothing Good Comes Easy3:15
- B5Long Time Looking2:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of No Way To Treat A Lady are there?
21 vinyl pressings of No Way To Treat A Lady are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1975 and 1978.
When was No Way To Treat A Lady first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, US, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Capitol Records E-ST 11418.
How do I tell if my copy of No Way To Treat A Lady is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use E-ST 11418, ST-11418, 6282, SP-11418) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, E ST1 11418-1 HTM and E ST2 11418-1 RA. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is No Way To Treat A 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.
