US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 7-28389
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7-28389-A
7-28389-B
Vinyl pressings
Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes
by Paul Simon · 1986
18 pressings9 countriesAfricanPop RockRockFunk / Soul
Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes
16 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 7 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records PRO-A-2704
- Format
- 12", Promo, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
PRO-A1-2704-SH1 QB-26872-SH1 △15914 1-1Runout Side A etched
PRO-A2-2704-SH1 QB-26873-SH1 △ 15914-X 1-1Runout Side B etched
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 7-28389-A
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STERLING 7-28389-A SH1 ̷7̷2̷8̷4̷0̷4̷-̷A̷ ̷S̷H̷ ̷1̷ [Allied "ɑ" logo] R-17470-SH1 Δ 15869 1-1runout, same on both sides
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records W8404Warner Bros. Records 928 404-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
W 8404-A 1 MT DAMONTRunout, side A, etched
W 8404-B 1 MT DAMONTRunout, side B, etched
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records W8404T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records W8404Warner Bros. Records 928 404-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Injection Labels
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 92 83897First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 92 83897First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 928 404-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 920 643-0First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Ireland | Warner Bros. Records W8404First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Italy | Warner Bros. Records 92 8404-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Warner Bros. Records W8404 / Warner Bros. Records 928 404-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | Warner Bros. Records W8404TFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Warner Bros. Records W8404 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | Warner Bros. Records W8404 / Warner Bros. Records 928 404-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | Warner Bros. Records W8404 / Warner Bros. Records 928 404-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | Warner Bros. Records PRO-A-2704First year12", Promo, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Warner Bros. Records 7-28389First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | US | Warner Bros. Records 7-28389-AFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-2264First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ADiamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes5:25
- BAll Around The World Or The Myth Of Fingerprints3:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, UK, Japan, Canada and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records 7-28389.
How do I tell if my copy of Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7-28389, PRO-A-2704, 7-28389-A, W8404) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7-28389-A and 7-28389-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes 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.
