Argentina
1980- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 200109
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
GEF-49644-ARunout A
GEF-49644-BRunout B
Vinyl pressings
Woman
by John Lennon · 1980
67 pressings29 countriesPop RockRock
Woman 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Woman
9 pressings came out in 1980, 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.
Australia
1980- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GEF 49644
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX197379 B GEF 49644-1 DRunout A
MX197380 B GEF 49644-2 DRunout B
MX197379Label A
MX197380Label B
Australia
1980- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GEF 49644
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX197379Label A
MX197380Label B
Australia
1980- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GEF 49644
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
D MX197379 B GEF 49644-1Side 1 stamped
D MX197380 B GEF 49644-2Side 2 stamped
Ecuador
1980- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 45-27503
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Mexico
1980- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records SWB-019
- 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 67 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s65 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Argentina | Geffen Records 200109First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Argentina | Geffen Records 200109First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Australia | Geffen Records GEF 49644First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Australia | Geffen Records GEF 49644First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Australia | Geffen Records GEF 49644First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Ecuador | Geffen Records 45-27503First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Mexico | Geffen Records SWB-019First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Philippines | Warner Bros. Records WB-77-220First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | South Africa | Geffen Records GFS 101First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Brazil | Geffen Records 16.1867", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Canada | Geffen Records GEF 496447", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Canada | Geffen Records GEF 496447", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Canada | Geffen Records GEF 496447", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | El Salvador | Warner Bros. Records CA-110557", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1981 | El Salvador | Geffen Records CA-110557", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | US | Capitol Records 72438-58895-7-8 / EMI-Capitol Special Markets 72438-58895-7-87", 45 RPM, Jukebox · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Kenya | Warner Bros. Records K 791957", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AWoman3:30
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Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Woman are there?
67 vinyl pressings of Woman are listed here, from 29 countries, released between 1980 and 2002.
When was Woman first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Argentina, Australia, Ecuador, Mexico and more. One of them is Geffen Records 200109.
How do I tell if my copy of Woman is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 200109, GEF 49644, 45-27503, SWB-019) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GEF-49644-A and GEF-49644-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Woman 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.
