UK
July 10, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic 654947 9
- Format
- 7", Single, Limited Edition · Star Mobile Pack
- Runout / matrix
6549470 A1 1 VRunout side A
654 9470 B1 1 1 VRunout side B
Michael JacksonLiberian Girl
Vinyl pressings
Liberian Girl
by Michael Jackson · 1989
15 pressings7 countriesPop RockSynth-popFunk / SoulPop
Liberian Girl was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Liberian Girl
14 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 6 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic 654947 8
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
654947.8 A1 1 2 VRunout side A
654947.8.B1 1 0 VRunout side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic 654947 1
- Format
- 12"
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic 654947 0MJJ Productions 654947 0
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
654 9470 A1 ARunout side A
654 9470 B1 ARunout side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 654947 0Epic 654947 0
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
01 654947 00 1A1Side A runout, variant 1
01 654947 00 1B1Side B runout, variant 1
01 654947 00 1A1 ASide A runout, stamped / etched, variant 2
01 654947 00 1B1 USide B runout, stamped / etched, variant 2
Australia
1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic 654947 6
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | Epic 654947 6First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Australia | Epic 654947 0First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Epic EPC 654947 0 / Epic 654947 0First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Epic 654947 6 / Epic EPC 654947 6First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | Epic EPC 654947 0 / Epic 654947 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Ireland | Epic 654947 0First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Italy | Epic JC 15263 / CBS JC 15263First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1989 | Malaysia | Epic E5137", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo |
| 1989 | Spain | Epic ARIE 2173First year7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Spain | Epic EPC 654947 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | UK | Epic 654947 8First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | UK | Epic 654947 1First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | UK | Epic 654947 0 / MJJ Productions 654947 0First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Epic EPC 654947 0 / Epic 654947 0First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Epic 654947 9First year7", Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
Tracklist
- ALiberian Girl (Edit)3:39
- BGirlfriend3:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Liberian Girl are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Liberian Girl are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Liberian Girl first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, Australia, Europe, Ireland and more. One of them is Epic 654947 9, released July 10, 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Liberian Girl is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 654947 9, 654947 8, 654947 1, 654947 0) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6549470 A1 1 V and 654 9470 B1 1 1 V. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Liberian 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.
