Vinyl pressings
by Jumbo · 1975
Sexy Lady was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
3 pressings came out in 1975, 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.
S 16 379 A-1 75 Made in GermanyRunout side A
S 16 379 B-1 75 Made in GermanyRunout side B
S 16 379 ALabel side A
S 16 379 BLabel side B
AT 16379 A 44C1Runout side A
AT 16379 B 44C1Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Brazil | Building Records BGCS-1584First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | Germany | Hansa International 16 379 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Hansa International 16 379 AT / Hansa Record AT 16.379First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Canada | Ariola America AA-76137", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Canada | Ariola America AA-76137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | France | Barclay 6202227" | 7" |
| 1976 | Italy | Durium DE. 28457", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Japan | Victor JET-23737", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Japan | Custom Record PRU-10077", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1976 | Japan | Victor JET-23737", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Spain | Zafiro OOX-2887", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | Spain | Zafiro OOX-2887", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Ariola America SPRO-832612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Ariola America 76137", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | US | Ariola America P-76137", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
18 vinyl pressings of Sexy Lady are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Germany, Brazil, Netherlands. One of them is Hansa International 16 379 AT.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 16 379 AT, BGCS-1584) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S 16 379 A-1 75 Made in Germany and S 16 379 B-1 75 Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
