Japan
October 1, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca 7S-98Polystar 7S-98
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Joe EspositoLady, Lady, Lady / He's A Dream
Vinyl pressings
Lady, Lady, Lady / He's A Dream
by Joe Esposito · 1983
16 pressings12 countriesThemeSynth-popDiscoElectronic
Lady, Lady, Lady / He's A Dream was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Lady, Lady, Lady / He's A Dream
16 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 12 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.
Japan
October 1, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca 7S-98Polystar 7S-98
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca CAN 1018
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca 814-430-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
83 CS 571A side label
83 CS 698B side label
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca 814 430-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
83 CS 571A side label
83 CS 698B side label
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca 814 430-7 DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Brazil | Casablanca 814 052-7 3 / Casablanca 81405273First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Canada | Casablanca NBS 2369First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | France | Casablanca 814 052-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | France | Casablanca 814 052-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Ireland | Casablanca Can 1018First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Casablanca 814 052-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Peru | Casablanca F-CAP 8140527.6First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Philippines | Casablanca CSB-85-150 / Casablanca 814 052-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | South Africa | Casablanca TOS 1445First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | Spain | Casablanca 814 052-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | Casablanca CAN 1018First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | US | Casablanca 814-430-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | US | Casablanca 814 430-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | US | Casablanca 814 430-7 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1983 | Japan | Casablanca 7S-98 / Polystar 7S-98First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ALady, Lady, Lady4:12
- BHe's A Dream3:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lady, Lady, Lady / He's A Dream are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Lady, Lady, Lady / He's A Dream are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Lady, Lady, Lady / He's A Dream first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Japan, UK, US, Brazil and more. One of them is Casablanca 7S-98, released October 1, 1983.
How do I tell if my copy of Lady, Lady, Lady / He's A Dream is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7S-98, CAN 1018, 814-430-7, 814 430-7) 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 Lady, Lady, Lady / He's A Dream 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.