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Material Girl

by Madonna · 1985

66 pressings20 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop

Material Girl was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Material Girl

64 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 19 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.

Europe

1985
Label and catalog number
Sire 929 083-7
Format
7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Runout / matrix

R/S Alsdorf 929083-7 Axx D SLM △8884 1-3 Q R-13937-SHI 7-29083-CNY-3340-S- SR 1 GER MASTERDISK RLSide A, variant 1

R/S Alsdorf 929083-7 Bxx GER 7-29083- CNY- 3339-S- SR 1 Q R-13938-SHI △8885 1-4Side B, variant 1

R/S Alsdorf 929083-7 A „D” SLM △8884 1-3 ɑ. R-13937-SH1 7-29083-CNY-3340-S- SR1 GER. MASTERDISK RLSide A, variant 2

R/S Alsdorf 929083-7-Bxx GER 7-29083- CNY- 3339-S- SH1 ɑ R-13938-SH1 SLM △8885 1-4Side B, variant 2

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Europe

1985
Label and catalog number
Sire 920 304-0Sire W 9083 T
Format
12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
Runout / matrix

R/S Alsdorf 920304-0 ARunout side A, stamped - variant 1

R/S Alsdorf 920304-0 B BE 29Runout side B, stamped - variant 1

R/S Alsdorf 920304-0 ARunout side A, stamped - variant 2

R/S Alsdorf 920304-0 B DRunout side B, stamped/etched - variant 2

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Europe

1985
Label and catalog number
Sire 920 304-0Sire W 9083 T
Format
12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
Runout / matrix

R/S Alsdorf 920304-0 AxxRunout side A, stamped

R/S Alsdorf 920304-0 Bxx BERunout side B, stamped

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UK

February 1985
Label and catalog number
Sire W 9083Sire W9083
Format
7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Matt card sleeve
Runout / matrix

W9083 A//1 ∇ 420 VSide A, stamped

W9083 B//1 ∇ 420 VSide B, stamped

W 9083 A*Label, A side

W 9083 B*Label, B side

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UK

February 11, 1985
Label and catalog number
Sire W9083T
Format
12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Poster
Runout / matrix

W9083T - A. MT. DAMONTSide A runout, etched

W9083T - B. MT. DAMONTSide B runout, etched

W 9083 (T) ASide A label

W 9083 (T) BSide B label

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UK

February 11, 1985
Label and catalog number
Sire W9083T
Format
12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Poster, Damont label variant
Runout / matrix

W9083T - A. MT. DAMONT 3Side A, runout etched

W9083T - B. MT. 3 DAMONT 3Side B, runout etched

W 9083 (T) A*Side A, label

W 9083 (T) B*Side B, label

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Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 66 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1980s64 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1985BrazilSire 6017027 / Sire CS 18.103First year7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
1985CanadaSire 92 90837First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1985CanadaSire 92 03040First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
1985CanadaSire 92 90837First year7", Promo · Promo7", Promo · Promo
1985CanadaSire 92 03040First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
1985CanadaSire 92 03040First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
1985CanadaSire 92 90837First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1985EcuadorWarner Bros. Records 80000-28First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
1985EcuadorWarner Bros. Records 80000-28First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
1985EuropeSire 929 083-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
1985EuropeSire 920 304-0 / Sire W 9083 TFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
1985EuropeSire 920 304-0 / Sire W 9083 TFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
1985HondurasSire 7-29083First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1985IrelandSire W9083 / Sire 929 083-7First year7"7"
1985IrelandSire W9083 / Sire 929 083-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
All 64 pressings from the 1980s
Year unknown2 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?CanadaSire 92 0304012", Maxi-Single12", Maxi-Single
?PolandB+H Records PUR 000818Flexi-disc, 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided, Card Backed, Unofficial Release · UnofficialFlexi-disc, 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided, Card Backed, Unofficial Release · Unofficial

Tracklist

  1. AMaterial Girl3:56
  2. BPretender4:28

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Material Girl are there?

66 vinyl pressings of Material Girl are listed here, from 20 countries.

When was Material Girl first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Europe, UK, US, Guatemala and more. One of them is Sire 929 083-7.

How do I tell if my copy of Material Girl is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 929 083-7, 920 304-0, W 9083, W9083T) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R/S Alsdorf 929083-7 Axx D SLM △8884 1-3 Q R-13937-SHI 7-29083-CNY-3340-S- SR 1 GER MASTERDISK RL and R/S Alsdorf 929083-7 Bxx GER 7-29083- CNY- 3339-S- SR 1 Q R-13938-SHI △8885 1-4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Material Girl 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.

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