US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Midsong International MD 504
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
M D 504 A-1AA-Side Etched
M D 504 A-1RB-Side Etched
John TravoltaA Girl Like You
Vinyl pressings
A Girl Like You
by John Travolta · 1979
11 pressings9 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / SoulPop
A Girl Like You was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 A Girl Like You
10 pressings came out in 1979, 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.
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Midsong International MD 504
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MD 504 A-1A all stamp numberSIDE 1
MD 504 A-1B all stamp numberPICTURE SIDE
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Midsong International POSP 48
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
POSP48 A//1▽E420 1 1 1 RCA runout, stamped (RC etched)
POSP48 B//1▽E420 1 1 1B runout, stamped
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- RCA MD 504
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MD 504-A- TXDSide A runout
MD 504 B TXDSide B runout
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Midsong International C 10506
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Red, Translucid
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001 875
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Canada | RCA MD 504First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | France | Midsong International C 10506First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | France | Midsong International MD 50412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1979 | Germany | Polydor 2001 875First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | Guatemala | Polydor 2001 878First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Portugal | Midsong International 1-10.060First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2001 875First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | Spain | Midsong International 1-10.060First year7" | 7" |
| 1979 | UK | Midsong International POSP 48First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Midsong International MD 504First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Midsong International MD 504First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AA Girl Like You7:05
- BA Girl Like You7:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Girl Like You are there?
11 vinyl pressings of A Girl Like You are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was A Girl Like You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Midsong International MD 504.
How do I tell if my copy of A Girl Like You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MD 504, POSP 48, C 10506, 2001 875) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M D 504 A-1A and M D 504 A-1R. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Girl Like You 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.
