US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Streetwise SWRL-2208
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
SWRL-2208-A STERLING ⚾︎Runout side A etched, except Sterling
SWRL-2208-B STERLINGRunout side B etched, except Sterling
New EditionCandy Girl
Vinyl pressings
Candy Girl
by New Edition · 1982
40 pressings18 countriesDiscoElectroElectronic
Candy Girl was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Candy Girl
8 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 3 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Streetwise SWRL 1108
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SWRL-1108-A STERLING ⚾︎
SWRL-1108-B STERLING
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Streetwise SWRL-1108
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Streetwise SWRL 1108
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SWRL-1108-A STERLING ⚾︎Side A runout, var. 1
SWRL-1108-B STERLINGSide B runout, var. 1
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Streetwise SWRL 1108
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Streetwise SWRL-2208
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 40 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s38 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Barbados | Streetwise LON 21First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Panama | Padisco LDN-04First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | US | Streetwise SWRL-2208First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | US | Streetwise SWRL 1108First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | US | Streetwise SWRL-2208First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Streetwise SWRL-1108First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | US | Streetwise SWRL-220812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1982 | US | Streetwise SWRL 1108First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | US | Streetwise SWRL 1108First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Australia & New Zealand | London Records 810 125-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Brazil | London Records 810 125-7 07", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Canada | London Records LDSX 206 / Streetwise LDSX 20612", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Canada | London Records LDS 206 / Streetwise LDS 2067", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | France | London Records 100.351 / London Records 100 3517", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | France | London Records 290.059 / Barclay 290 05912", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | US | House Party HP-7512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Streetwise SWRL-220812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ACandy Girl (Vocal)6:58
- BCandy Girl (Sing-A-Long Version)6:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Candy Girl are there?
40 vinyl pressings of Candy Girl are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1982 and 2007.
When was Candy Girl first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, Barbados, Panama. One of them is Streetwise SWRL-2208.
How do I tell if my copy of Candy Girl is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SWRL-2208, SWRL 1108, SWRL-1108, LON 21) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SWRL-2208-A STERLING ⚾︎ and SWRL-2208-B STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Candy 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.
