UK & Europe
October 7, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Gee Street GEET 35Gee Street 866 055-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
GEET-35-A3 PA5630Side A runout etched
GEET-35-B5Side B runout etched
P.M. DawnPaper Doll
Vinyl pressings
Paper Doll
by P.M. Dawn · 1991
13 pressings9 countriesHouseDowntempoElectronicHip Hop
Paper Doll was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Paper Doll
12 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 9 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 & Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- Gee Street GEET 35Island Records 866 055-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
D GEET 35 A-2U-1- 1-Runout side A, stamped
D GEET 35 B-2U-1-['2', lightly]Runout side B, stamped
MIKE'S – THE EXCHANGE DIRECT METAL MASTERINGRunout side A & B, etched lightly
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Gee Street GEE 35Island Records 866 054-7
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
Side A: GEE-35-A3
Side B: GEE-35-B6
US
1991- Label and catalog number
- Gee Street 422-866 375-1Island Records 422-866 375-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SRC 422 866 375-1AS SP 1-1 KPSide A etched, SRC stamped, variant 1
1-1 SRC 422 866 375 1 BS SP KPSide B etched, SRC stamped, variant 1
422 866 375-1AS SP 1-2 KP [SRC logo]Side A etched, SRC stamped, variant 2
422 866 375-1 BS SP 1-1 KP [SRC logo]Side B etched, SRC stamped, variant 2
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Gee Street GEET 35-DJ
- Format
- 12", Promo, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
GEE T 35 A1 MIKE'S - THE EXCHANGE DIRECT METAL MASTERING Pa 5588 BCRunout A-side etched
GEE T 35 B1 MIKE'S - THE EXCHANGE DIRECT METAL MASTERING Pa 5588 BCRunout B-side etched
Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 114 860Gee Street 114 860
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
109 114860 A-1Runout side A
109 114860 B-1Runout side B
S 114 860 ALabel side A
S 114 860 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Europe | Island Records 114 860 / Gee Street 114 860First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | France | Gee Street 866 054-7 / Island Records 866 054-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Germany | Island Records 614 860 / Gee Street 614 860First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Philippines | Island Records / Dyna Products, Inc.First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Spain | Island Records 614 860 / Island Records 614860 (3A)First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | Spain | Gee Street 114860 / Island Records 114860First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Gee Street GEE 35 / Island Records 866 054-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1991 | UK | Gee Street GEET 35-DJFirst year12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1991 | UK & Europe | Gee Street GEET 35 / Island Records 866 055-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | US | Gee Street 422-866 375-1 / Island Records 422-866 375-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1991 | US | Gee Street PR12-6707-1 / Island Records PR12-6707-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1991 | Zimbabwe | Island Records IS 92/1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK & Europe | Gee Street GEET 35 / Gee Street 866 055-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Paper Doll (Club Mix)
- A2Paper Doll (Radio Mix)
- B1Paper Doll (Instrumental)
- B2Ode To A Forgetful Mind (The More Than Words Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Paper Doll are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Paper Doll are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Paper Doll first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK & Europe, UK, US, Europe and more. One of them is Gee Street GEET 35, released October 7, 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of Paper Doll is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GEET 35, GEE 35, 422-866 375-1, GEET 35-DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GEET-35-A3 PA5630 and GEET-35-B5. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Paper Doll 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.
