Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- GRT 1230-58
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1230-58-A TMLA etched, TML stamped
1230-58 BB etched
Ian ThomasPainted Ladies
Vinyl pressings
Painted Ladies
by Ian Thomas · 1973
15 pressings8 countriesSoft RockPop RockRockPop
Painted Ladies 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 Painted Ladies
10 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- GRT 1230-58
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1230-58-A TMLA etched, TML stamped
1230-58 BB etched
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- DJM Records DJS 307
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Janus Records J 224
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Janus Records J-224
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Santa Maria Pressing
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Janus Records J-224
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
J 3050 [TML-?]A-Side Runout Etching, [Stamped]
J 3053B-Side Runout Etching
J 3050A-Side Label
J 3053B-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | Interfusion K-5411First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Brazil | Janus Records CS-0182First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Canada | GRT 1230-58First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Canada | GRT 1230-58First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | DJM Records DJS 307First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Janus Records J 224First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | US | Janus Records J-224First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | US | Janus Records J-224First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1973 | US | Janus Records J 224First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Janus Records J 224First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Angola | GRT RGS-1-CD7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | Metronome M 25.5857", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Pink Elephant PE 22.8567", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | DJM Records DJS 3077", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | GRT 1230-1487", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- APainted Ladies3:30
- BWill You Still Love Me3:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Painted Ladies are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Painted Ladies are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1973 and 1974.
When was Painted Ladies first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Canada, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is GRT 1230-58.
How do I tell if my copy of Painted Ladies is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1230-58, DJS 307, J 224, J-224) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1230-58-A TML and 1230-58 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Painted Ladies 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.