Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- Arista 601 550
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
DM 601550 A-1 / 84 S IIStamped Side A
DM 601550 B-1 / 84 S IIStamped Side B
Meat LoafModern Girl
Vinyl pressings
Modern Girl
by Meat Loaf · 1984
29 pressings10 countriesArena RockPop RockRock & RollRock
Modern Girl was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Modern Girl
28 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 10 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Arista 106 893
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S 106 893 ALabel A
S 106 893 BLabel B
Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- Arista 106 893
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Tour Dates On Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
DM 106893 A-3/84 S III IIIRunout A, lathe-cut/etched
DM 106893 B-1/84 S III IIRunout B, lathe-cut/etched
S 106 893 ALabel A
S 106 893 BLabel B
Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- Arista 601 550
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
DM 601550 A-1 / 84 S IISide A
DM 601550 B-1 / 84 S IISide B
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARIST 585
- Format
- 7", Single, Limited Edition · Poster Sleeve
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARIST 12585Arista ARIST 12 585
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Special Edition · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
ARISTA12585A//2▽420H 1 1 3Runout side A
ARISTA12585B//2▽420H 1 1 3Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s29 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Arista K 9520First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Europe | Arista 601 550First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Europe | Arista 106 893First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Arista 106 893First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Arista 601 550First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Ireland | Arista ARIST 585First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1984 | Italy | Arista ARS 38031First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Italy | Arista ARS37121First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Arista K 9520First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Scandinavia | Arista ARI 8401First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Scandinavia | Arista ARI 12.8401First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | South Africa | Ariola ARS 2185First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Spain | Arista A-106.893First year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | Spain | Arista F-601550 / Arista F-601.550First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Spain | Arista A-106893 / Arista A-106.893First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AModern Girl4:24
- BTake A Number3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Modern Girl are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Modern Girl are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Modern Girl first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Arista 601 550.
How do I tell if my copy of Modern Girl is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 601 550, 106 893, ARIST 585, ARIST 12585) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM 601550 A-1 / 84 S II and DM 601550 B-1 / 84 S II. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Modern 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.
