Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Ariola America 17 972 AT
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S 17972 A-1/77S Made in GermanyRunout A
S 17972 B-1/77S Made in GermanyRunout B
S 17972/ALabel A
S 17972/BLabel B
Mary MacGregorThis Girl (Has Turned Into A Woman)
Vinyl pressings
This Girl (Has Turned Into A Woman)
by Mary MacGregor · 1977
13 pressings9 countriesVocalPop
This Girl (Has Turned Into A Woman) was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 This Girl (Has Turned Into A Woman)
11 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 7 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Ariola America 17 972 AT
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
S 17972 A-1/77SRunout A
S 17972 B-1/77SRunout B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Ariola America 7662
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
p 7662 AS X 2A-Side Runout Etching
p 7662 BS XX 2B-Side Runout Etching
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Ariola America 7662
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T 7662 AS-1A-Side Runout Etching variation 1
T 7662 BS-1B-Side Runout Etching variation 1
T 7662 AS-1 TIA-Side Runout Etching variation 2
T 7662 BS-3 TIIB-Side Runout Etching variation 2
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Ariola America 7662
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
7662 AS-1A ssA-Side Runout Etching
7662(mono)-A-1A ssB-Side Runout Etching
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Ariola America AJ-7662
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | Ariola America AJ-7662First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Canada | Ariola America AA-7662First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Germany | Ariola America 17 972 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Ariola America 17 972 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Jamaica | Ariola America 7662First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Ariola America 17 972 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Ariola America 7662First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Peru | Ariola America 7662First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Ariola America 7662First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | US | Ariola America 7662First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1977 | US | Ariola America 7662First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Ariola America 76627", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Philippines | Ariola America AR-10047", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AThis Girl (Has Turned Into A Woman)3:25
- BFor A While2:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of This Girl (Has Turned Into A Woman) are there?
13 vinyl pressings of This Girl (Has Turned Into A Woman) are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was This Girl (Has Turned Into A Woman) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Germany, US, Canada, Jamaica and more. One of them is Ariola America 17 972 AT.
How do I tell if my copy of This Girl (Has Turned Into A Woman) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 17 972 AT, 7662, AJ-7662, AA-7662) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S 17972 A-1/77S Made in Germany and S 17972 B-1/77S Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is This Girl (Has Turned Into 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.
