Vinyl pressings
by Iron Maiden · 1980
Women In Uniform was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
27 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 9 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.
12 EMI 5105 A-4 1 1A side runout, variant 1
12 EMI 5105 B-1U 1B side runout, variant 1
12 EMI 5105 A-4 1 2 !A side runout, variant 2
12 EMI 5105 B-3 7 1 !B side runout, variant 2
EMI 5105 A-2 2 23Side A runout, variant 1
EMI 5105 B-2 2 2Side B runout, variant 1
EMI 5105 A-2 G 1Side A runout, variant 2
EMI 5105 B-2 2 1Side B runout, variant 2
EMI 5105 A-2 2 23A-side Etchings
EMI 5105 B-2 2 2B-side Etchings
12 EMI 5104 A-4Side A runout, variant 1
12 EMI 5104 B-1USide B runout, variant 1
12 EMI 5105 A - 4 3Side A runout, variant 2
12 EMI 5105 B- 1U 7Side B runout, variant 2
EMI 5105 A-2 2 4Side A runout
EMI 5105 B-2 0 1Side B runout
EMI 5105ASide A label
EMI 5105BSide B label
EMI 5105 A-2Side A runout stamped, variant 1
EMI 5105 B-2Side B runout stamped, variant 1
EMI 5105 A-2 5 3 2Side A runout stamped / 5 3 2 stamped sideways, variant 2
EMI 5105 B-2 7 2 2Side B runout stamped / 7 2 2 stamped sideways, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Argentina | EMI 61 1074196 6829First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Australia | EMI EMI-395First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Bolivia | EMI International BO-1303First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Europe | EMI 1C 062-07 418 YZFirst year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1980 | Europe | EMI 1C 062-07 418 YZ / EMI Electrola GmbH 1C 062-07 418 YZFirst year12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1980 | Europe | EMI 1C 062-07 418 YZFirst year12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1980 | Europe | EMI 1C 062-07 418 YZ / EMI Electrola GmbH 1C 062-07 418 YZFirst year12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1980 | France | EMI 2C 052-52879ZFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | France | EMI 2C 052 52879Z12", 45 RPM, EP, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1980 | France | EMI 2C 052-52879Z / EMI 2C 052-52.879 ZFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | EMI 1C 062-07 418 YZFirst year12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | EMI 1C 062-07 418 YZFirst year12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | EMI 1C 062-07 418 YZ12", 45 RPM, EP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1980 | Ireland | EMI 5105First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Italy | EMI 3C 006-07401First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Europe | Parlophone 2564625179/1 / Parlophone 2564625179/27", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress |
| 2014 | UK & Europe | Parlophone 2564625177 / Parlophone 51057", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 2014 | US | BMG BMG14023V / BMG 8810341117397", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Europe | EMI EMS 171777", EP, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc | 7", EP, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc |
| 2021 | Europe | EMI EMS 171777", EP, Picture Disc, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Test pressing, Picture disc | 7", EP, Picture Disc, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Test pressing, Picture disc |
| 2022 | Europe | EMI EMS 171777", EP, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Test pressing | 7", EP, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Test pressing |
| 2022 | Europe | EMI EMS 171777", EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | EMI EMS 171777", EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Greece | EMI 052-107419612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
42 vinyl pressings of Women In Uniform are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1980 and 2022.
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, Australia, Bolivia, Europe and more. One of them is EMI 12EMI 5105, released October 27, 1980.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12EMI 5105, EMI 5105, EMI-395, BO-1303) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12 EMI 5105 A-4 1 1 and 12 EMI 5105 B-1U 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
