UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Motown LIOT 3
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
LIOT-3-A Λ 1 0 PenthouseRunout Side A
LIOT-3-B Λ 0 PenthouseRunout Side B
Lionel RichieBallerina Girl / Deep River Woman
Vinyl pressings
Ballerina Girl / Deep River Woman
by Lionel Richie · 1986
24 pressings12 countriesBalladFunk / SoulPop
Ballerina Girl / Deep River Woman was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Ballerina Girl / Deep River Woman
22 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 11 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.
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Motown LIO 3
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LIO-3-A1 1 3 G X PenthouseRunout etched/stamped side A
LIO-3-B-1 D ⦿ PenthouseRunout etched/stamped side B
LIO 3 A*Label side A
LIO 3 B*Label side B
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Motown LIOT 3
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Poster
- Runout / matrix
LIOT-3-A-1 11 Penthouse BSide A runout
LIOT-3-B-1 12 Penthouse ΛSide B runout
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Motown LIOT 3 DJ
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Advance, Promo
US
November 1986- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1873 MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · M25 Logo On Right
- Runout / matrix
1873-MF-B PR-194-A 67636 RE-1 15A ❀ MQ #8Etched, Runout Side A, variant 1
1873 MFA 67635 15A ❀ MS #8Etched, Runout Side B, variant 1
1873-MF-B PR-194-A 67636 RE-1 15A ❀ MQ #8 1873 MF - BEtched, Runout Side A, variant 2
1873 MFA 67635 15A ❀ MS #8Etched, Runout Side B, variant 2
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1873MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia & New Zealand | Motown 1873 MFFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Canada | Motown 1873First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Europe | Motown ZB41081 / Motown ZB 41081First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Motown ZT41082First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Motown ZB 41081 / Motown ZB41081First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Motown ZB41081First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Motown ZB41081First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Ireland | Motown LIO 3First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Italy | Motown ZT 7601First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | New Zealand | Motown 1873 MFFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Portugal | Motown 1873MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | South Africa | Motown TMS 676First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Spain | Motown SPBO 60266First year7", Promo, Single, 45 RPM · Promo | 7", Promo, Single, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1986 | Spain | Motown SPTO-60267First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | UK | Motown LIOT 3First year12" | 12" |
Tracklist
- A1Ballerina Girl3:35
- A2Deep River Woman4:35
- BDancing On The Ceiling (Instrumental)4:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ballerina Girl / Deep River Woman are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Ballerina Girl / Deep River Woman are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Ballerina Girl / Deep River Woman first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US, Australia & New Zealand, Canada and more. One of them is Motown LIOT 3.
How do I tell if my copy of Ballerina Girl / Deep River Woman is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LIOT 3, LIO 3, LIOT 3 DJ, 1873 MF) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LIOT-3-A Λ 1 0 Penthouse and LIOT-3-B Λ 0 Penthouse. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ballerina Girl / Deep River 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.
