US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Epic 8-50048
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSS159946-1A PRunout A
ZSS159947-1A PRunout B
ZSS 159946Label A
ZSS 159947Label B
Vinyl pressings
Lady Marmalade
by LaBelle · 1974
49 pressings25 countriesDiscoFunkFunk / Soul
Lady Marmalade was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Lady Marmalade
35 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 17 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Epic 8-50048
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 159946Side A
ZSS 159947Side B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Epic 8-50048
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-159946-1C T TIIVariant 1; Side A runout
ZSS 159947-1C TIIIIVariant 1; Side B runout
ZSS 159946-1H TVariant 2; Side A
ZSS-159947-1G TVariant 2; Side B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Epic 8-50048
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ZSP 159945Side A label
ZSS 159946Side B label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Epic 8-50048
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Special Rush Reservice
- Runout / matrix
ZSP 159945Side A label
ZSS 159946Side B label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Epic 8-50048
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ZSP 159945-1ESide A runout
ZSS 159946-1GSide B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 49 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s45 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Epic ES-161First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Belgium | Epic EPC 2798First year7" | 7" |
| 1974 | Belgium | Epic EPC 2798First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Belgium | Epic EPC 2798First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Brazil | Epic 66275First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Canada | Epic 8-50048First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | Epic EPC 2798First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Epic EPC 2798First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Epic EPC 2798First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | Epic EPC 2798First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | Epic EPC S 2798 / Epic EPC 2798First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Epic EPC 2798 / Epic EPC S 2798First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Epic EPC S 2798First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Greece | Epic 5-9973First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Japan | Epic ECPB-309First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Netherlands | Epic EPC 652828 612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Epic A45907", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | Epic EPC 652828 77", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Epic S EPC 28527", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ALady Marmalade3:14
- BSpace Children3:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lady Marmalade are there?
49 vinyl pressings of Lady Marmalade are listed here, from 25 countries, released between 1974 and 1988.
When was Lady Marmalade first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Epic 8-50048.
How do I tell if my copy of Lady Marmalade is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8-50048, S EPC 2852, EPC 2852, ES-161) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZSS159946-1A P and ZSS159947-1A P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lady Marmalade 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.
