France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2393 257
- Format
- LP, Album
Lenore O'MalleyFirst Be A Woman
Vinyl pressings
First Be A Woman
by Lenore O'Malley · 1979
13 pressings11 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
First Be A Woman 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 First Be A Woman
2 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2391 443
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | France | Polydor 2393 257First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | Polydor 2391 443First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | Polydor PD-1-6253LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Greece | Polydor 2391 443LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Italy | Polydor 2391 443LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | Polydor MPF 1295LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Mexico | Polydor LPR 16344LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Philippines | Polydor PD-1-6253 / Polydor 2391 443LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Spain | Polydor 23 91 443LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Polydor PD-1-6253 / Polydor 2391 443LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Polydor PD-1-6253LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Polydor PD-1-6253 / Polydor 2391 443LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Venezuela | Polydor 30.312LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1First Be A Woman5:11
- A2Victim Of The Past4:53
- A3One Night Lover Man4:30
- A4Boogie Dancer6:27
- B1L'amour Toujours L'amour6:33
- B2Put A Rainbow In Your Heart5:55
- B3C'est La Vie (Here You Are Again)6:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of First Be A Woman are there?
13 vinyl pressings of First Be A Woman are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was First Be A Woman first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in France, Germany. One of them is Polydor 2393 257.
How do I tell if my copy of First Be A Woman is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2393 257, 2391 443) 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 First Be A Woman 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.