France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Disques Yona 2C 052-52.836EMI 2C 052 52836
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
La VellePlaygirl
Vinyl pressings
Playgirl
by La Velle · 1979
20 pressings9 countriesDiscoElectronic
Playgirl 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 Playgirl
19 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.
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- EMI 2C 052-52 836Disques Yona 2C 052-52 836
- Format
- 12" · Clear Transparent
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- EMI 2C 008-14.758Disques Yona 2 C 008-14758
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Blue Moulded Labels
- Runout / matrix
2C008 14758 A M3 327135 1Runout side A, stamped
2C008 14758 B M3 327136 1Runout side B, stamped
C 008 14 758 ALabel side A
C 008 14 758 BLabel side B
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- EMI 2C 008-14.758Disques Yona 2 C 008-14758
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
2C008 14758 A M3 327135 1Runout side A, etched [stamped M3 327 135 1]
2C008 14758 B M3 327136 1Runout side B, etched [stamped M3 327 136 1]
C 008 14 758 ALabel side A
C 008 14 758 BLabel side B
UK
October 1979- Label and catalog number
- Sidewalk SID 112
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Sidewalk 12 SID 112Sidewalk 12SID 112
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
12 SID 112 A-1 A 1 [spectacles etching]Side A runout, stamped/etched
12 SID 112 B-1 1 1Side B runout, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | EMI ED-40First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Belgium | EMI 4C K052Z-14758First year12" | 12" |
| 1979 | France | Disques Yona 2C 052-52.836 / EMI 2C 052 52836First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | France | EMI 2C 052-52 836 / Disques Yona 2C 052-52 836First year12" · Colored vinyl | 12" · Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | France | EMI 2C 008-14.758 / Disques Yona 2 C 008-14758First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | France | EMI 2C 008-14.758 / Disques Yona 2 C 008-14758First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Italy | RCA Victor PD 6368First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Italy | RCA Victor PB 6367First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | EMI 5C 006-14758First year7" | 7" |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Disques Yona 5C K052Z-14758First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Portugal | EMI 8E 006 14758 FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Spain | EMI 1 C 006-14 758First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Spain | EMI 10C 006-014758First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | Sidewalk 12 SID 112 / Sidewalk 12SID 112First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Italy | RCA PB 6367 / RCA Victor PB 6367First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Disques Yona 1A K052-1147586 / Pathé 1A K052-114758612", Reissue | 12", Reissue |
Tracklist
- APlaygirl6:28
- BFinally I'm Free7:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Playgirl are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Playgirl are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Playgirl first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in France, UK, Italy, Germany and more. One of them is Disques Yona 2C 052-52.836.
How do I tell if my copy of Playgirl is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2C 052-52.836, 2C 052-52 836, 2C 008-14.758, SID 112) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Playgirl 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.