Europe
1983- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GEFA 3206Geffen Records A-3206
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
01-3206-1A-1 A NLStamped runout side A
01-3206-1B-1 A NLStamped runout side B
OXOWhirly Girl
Vinyl pressings
Whirly Girl
by OXO · 1983
22 pressings11 countriesPop RockRock
Whirly Girl was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Whirly Girl
22 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 11 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
February 1983- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 7-29765
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Specialty, SRC
- Runout / matrix
SRC 7-29765-ACA-1643-S-▓▓▓ SR1 1-1 STERLINGA-Side Runout Etching (STERLING SRC stamps)
7-29765-ACA-1642-S-SR1 1-1 STERLINGB-Side Runout Etching (STERLING SRC stamps)
ACA 1643SA-Side Label
ACA 1642SB-Side Label
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records A 3206
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Light Blue Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
A 3206-A1Side A runout, etched
A 3206-B1Side B runout, etched
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records A 3206
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 7-29765
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 7-29765
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
[SRC logo]Stamped, Both Sides
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | Geffen Records GEF 29765First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Australia | Geffen Records GEF 29765First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Brazil | Epic 46.573First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Canada | Geffen Records 92 97657First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Canada | Geffen Records 92 97657First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Europe | Geffen Records GEFA 3206 / Geffen Records A-3206First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | Geffen Records GEF A 3206First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | New Zealand | Geffen Records GEF 29765First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | Peru | CBS CSR 1245First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | South Africa | Geffen Records SSC 5440First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | Spain | Geffen Records GEF A 3206 / Epic GWF A-3206First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | Geffen Records A 3206First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | UK | Geffen Records A 3206First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | UK | Geffen Records A 3206First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Geffen Records PRO-A-2015First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AWhirly Girl2:56
- BIn The Stars4:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Whirly Girl are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Whirly Girl are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Whirly Girl first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Europe, US, UK, Australia and more. One of them is Geffen Records GEFA 3206.
How do I tell if my copy of Whirly Girl is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GEFA 3206, 7-29765, A 3206, PRO-A-2015) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 01-3206-1A-1 A NL and 01-3206-1B-1 A NL. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Whirly 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.