Vinyl pressings
by Lillo Thomas · 1987
Sexy Girl was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
10 pressings came out in 1987, 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.
12 CL 445 A-1-1-2-11 DRunout side A, stamped, variant 1
12 CL 445 B-2-1-2-14 DRunout side B, stamped, variant 1
12 CL 445 A-1-1-2- DRunout side A, stamped, variant 2
12 CL 445 B-2-1-2-x1 DRunout side B, stamped, variant 2
CL 445 A-1-1-Q4 - 1 8 DRunout stamped side A
CL 445 B-1-1-Q4 -- 1 8 DRunout stamped side B
CL 445ALabel side A
CL 445BLabel side B
CL 445 A-1-1-2-X1 DRunout A-side stamped
CL 445 B-1-1-2 X1 DRunout B-side stamped
CL 445ALabel side-A
CL 445BLabel side-B
SRC V - 1 - 152 83 - 100316 B -Z1 12 SP-AR B-26473-Z1 △ 15541 O-Side A runout etched, except (SRC logo) stamped
SRC V - 2 - 15 283 - 100316 A - 100 567- Z1 12 SPAR B-26474-Z1 △ 15541-XSide B runout etched, except (SRC logo) stamped
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australasia | Capitol Records ED.271First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Australasia | Capitol Records CP.1963First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Capitol Records 12CL 445 / Capitol Records 12 CL445First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Capitol Records CL 445First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Capitol Records 12CL 445First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | Capitol Records CL 445 / Capitol Records CL445First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | Capitol Records V-15283First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | US | Capitol Records B-5656 / Capitol Records B 5656First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | US | Capitol Records P-B-5656First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Capitol Records V-15283First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
10 vinyl pressings of Sexy Girl are listed here, from 3 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, US, Australasia. One of them is Capitol Records 12CL 445.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12CL 445, CL 445, V-15283, B-5656) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12 CL 445 A-1-1-2-11 D and 12 CL 445 B-2-1-2-14 D. 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.
