UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 196
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VS 196 A2 ARunout side A variant 1
VS 196 B2 ARunout side B variant 1
VS 196 A1 ARunout side A variant 2
VS 196 B2 ARunout side B variant 2
Julie CovingtonOnly Women Bleed
Vinyl pressings
Only Women Bleed
by Julie Covington · 1977
14 pressings10 countriesPop RockBalladRockPop
Only Women Bleed was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Only Women Bleed
10 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 7 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.
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 196
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Red
- Runout / matrix
VS 196 A 10 I ARunout side A, etched
VS 196 B 10 I ARunout side B, etched
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 196
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
VS.196.A.3 MBEtched Runout - Side A Variant 1
VS.196.B.3Etched Runout - Side B Variant 1
VS.196.A.3 MBEtched Runout - Side A Variant 2
VS.196.B2.Etched Runout - Side B Variant 2
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 196
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
VS-196-A-3 MB ⋀Side A runout
VS-196-B-3Side B runout
VS 196-ASide A label
VS 196-BSide B label
Australia
1977- Label and catalog number
- Virgin K-6989
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 2097 934
- 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Virgin K-6989First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | Virgin 2097 934First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Germany | Virgin 11 755 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Greece | Virgin 2097 9347", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1977 | Italy | Virgin VIN 45014First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Virgin 11755 AT / Virgin 11.755 ATFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Virgin VS 196First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Virgin VS 196First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Virgin VS 196First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1977 | UK | Virgin VS 196First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Virgin VS 196First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Greece | Virgin 2097 9347", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Portugal | Virgin VV-45.0017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Spain | Virgin 11755-A7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AOnly Women Bleed4:10
- BEasy To Slip3:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Only Women Bleed are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Only Women Bleed are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Only Women Bleed first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, Australia, France, Germany and more. One of them is Virgin VS 196.
How do I tell if my copy of Only Women Bleed is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS 196, K-6989, 2097 934, 11 755 AT) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VS 196 A2 A and VS 196 B2 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Only Women Bleed 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.
