US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4259
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
KP S45-92881-F5Side A etched
S45-92877-F6 KPSide B etched
MASTERED BY CAPITOL 'anvil' logoA & B Sides stamped
Natalie ColeSophisticated Lady (She's A Different Lady)
Vinyl pressings
Sophisticated Lady (She's A Different Lady)
by Natalie Cole · 1976
25 pressings16 countriesSoulJazzFunk / Soul
Sophisticated Lady was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Sophisticated Lady
25 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 16 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.
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4259
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
S45-92881-4259-F-1 #2 Wally [MASTERED BY CAPITOL] PRunout, side A, etched / [stamped]
S45-92877-4259-F-1 ## Wally [MASTERED BY CAPITOL] PRunout, side B, etched / [stamped]
S45-92881Label Side A
S45-92877Label Side B
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4259
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S45-92881 F-2#2 MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout side A variant 1
S45-92877 F-5 MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout side B variant 1
S45-92881 F-2#3 MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout side A variant 2
S45-92877 F-5#2 MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout side B variant 2
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4259
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
92881 MASTERED BY CAPITOLA Runout
92877 MASTERED BY CAPITOLB Runout
S92881A Label
S92877B Label
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4259
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S45-92881 F-2 #3 · ─◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOLA Runout
S45-92877 F-5 #2 · ─◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOLB Runout
S45-92881A Label
S45-92877B Label
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4259
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S45-92881Label Side A
S45-92877Label Side B
S45-92881-4259-F-1 #1 Wly MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0
S45-92877-4259-F-1 #6 Wly MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-11138First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Barbados | Capitol Records 4259First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Brazil | Capitol Records S7C-11228First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1976 | Canada | Capitol Records 4259First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 006-82 234 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-82 234First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Guatemala | Capitol Records 4259First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Ireland | Capitol Records CL 15840First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Jamaica | Capitol Records 4259First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Mexico | Capitol Records 7928First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 006-82234 / EMI 5C 006-82 234First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | New Zealand | Capitol Records F 4259First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | New Zealand | Capitol Records F 4259First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Peru | Capitol Records 01.03.780First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | South Africa | Capitol Records JCL 612First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Spain | EMI 1 J 006-82.234 / Capitol Records 1 J 006-82.234First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASophisticated Lady (She's A Different Lady)3:27
- BGood Morning Heartache4:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sophisticated Lady are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Sophisticated Lady are listed here, from 16 countries.
When was Sophisticated Lady first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, UK, Australia, Barbados and more. One of them is Capitol Records 4259.
How do I tell if my copy of Sophisticated Lady is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4259, P-4259, CL 15840, CP-11138) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KP S45-92881-F5 and S45-92877-F6 KP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sophisticated Lady 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.
