US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KA-254
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
KA-254-A 105709 - 4 BestwaySide A
KA-254-B 105710 - 4 BestwaySide B
John SebastianShe's A Lady
Vinyl pressings
She's A Lady
by John Sebastian · 1968
13 pressings9 countriesVocalPopFolkWorld
She's A Lady was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 She's A Lady
6 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 3 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KA-254
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KA 254
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra KA-254
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
France
1968- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra 718 114
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
South Africa
1968- Label and catalog number
- Kama Sutra PS.8
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
105,709Side A label
105,710Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | France | Kama Sutra 718 114First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1968 | South Africa | Kama Sutra PS.8First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | US | Kama Sutra KA-254First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | US | Kama Sutra KA-254First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | US | Kama Sutra KA-254First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | US | Kama Sutra KA 254First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Japan | Kama Sutra LL-2389-KS7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Spain | Kama Sutra 618 0267", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | Kama Sutra 6180267", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Kama Sutra KA254X7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | Kama Sutra 6180267", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Mexico | Kama Sutra KS-09427", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Kama Sutra KA-2547", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AShe's A Lady1:45
- BThe Room Nobody Lives In3:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of She's A Lady are there?
13 vinyl pressings of She's A Lady are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1968 and 1969.
When was She's A Lady first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, France, South Africa. One of them is Kama Sutra KA-254.
How do I tell if my copy of She's A Lady is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KA-254, KA 254, 718 114, PS.8) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KA-254-A 105709 - 4 Bestway and KA-254-B 105710 - 4 Bestway. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is She's A 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.
