US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Grunt FB-13350
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
FB 13350-A-10S JS KENDUN I A2A Runout
FB 13350 B 10S JS KENDUN I A2B Runout
FB-13350-AA Side Label
FB-13350-BB Side Label
Jefferson StarshipBe My Lady
Vinyl pressings
Be My Lady
by Jefferson Starship · 1982
12 pressings8 countriesPop RockRock
Be My Lady was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Be My Lady
10 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 6 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Grunt FB-13350
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
FB 13350-A-1DS JS-KENDUNRunout, side A, etched
FB 13350 B 1DS JS-KENDUNRunout, side B, etched
FB-13350-AA Side Label
FB-13350-BB Side Label
US
September 1982- Label and catalog number
- Grunt JH-13350
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
FA 13350 · C · 5S JS · KENDUN ΓR-108000Run-out A, etched
FB 13350 · A · 12S JS · KENDUN ΓR-108000Run-out B, etched
FA-13350-CLabel side A mono
FB-13350-ALabel side B stereo
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- RCA JD-13349
- Format
- 12", Promo, Single Sided, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
JD 13349•A•5S JS•KENDUN I Λ1CRunout JD 13349•A•5S JS• I Λ1C Etched, KENDUN Stamped
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Grunt FB-13350
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
FB 13350 A. Ta CRSide A runout
FB 13350 B. Ta CRSide B runout
FB-13350-ASide A label
FB-13350-BSide B label
Japan
1982- Label and catalog number
- Grunt RPS-93Grunt (FB-13350)
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Canada | Grunt FB-13350First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Japan | Grunt RPS-93 / Grunt (FB-13350)First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Japan | Grunt RPS-93 / Grunt FB-13350First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1982 | Panama | RCA Victor RUS-025First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Peru | RCA XRPBO 1188First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | RCA JD-13349First year12", Promo, Single Sided, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, Single Sided, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Grunt FB-13350First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1982 | US | Grunt FB-13350First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Zimbabwe | RCA Victor TRS 438First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | US | Grunt JH-13350First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1983 | South Africa | RCA Victor TRS 4387", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Grunt 1040827", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABe My Lady3:54
- BOut Of Control2:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Be My Lady are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Be My Lady are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was Be My Lady first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, Canada, Japan, Panama and more. One of them is Grunt FB-13350.
How do I tell if my copy of Be My Lady is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FB-13350, JH-13350, JD-13349, RPS-93) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FB 13350-A-10S JS KENDUN I A2 and FB 13350 B 10S JS KENDUN I A2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Be My 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.
