Belgium
1976- Label and catalog number
- EMI 4C 006-33906
- Format
- 7", Single
Pepe Lienhard BandSwiss Lady
Vinyl pressings
Swiss Lady
by Pepe Lienhard Band · 1976
21 pressings13 countriesPop
Swiss 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 Swiss Lady
5 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Italy
1976- Label and catalog number
- EMI 3C 006-33906EMI 3C 006 - 33906
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
New Zealand
1976- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 1067
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
13C 006 33906AA-side label
13C 006 33906BB-side label
South Africa
1976- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMIJ 4167
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Switzerland
1976- Label and catalog number
- EMI 13 C 006-33906EMI 13c 006 33906
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
006 - 33906 A SWISS MADE [crossbow logo] R. SO.Runout side A, stamped
006 - 33906 B SWISS MADE [crossbow logo] R. SO.Runout side B, stamped
13c 006 33906 ALabel side A
13c 006 33906 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 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Belgium | EMI 4C 006-33906First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | Italy | EMI 3C 006-33906 / EMI 3C 006 - 33906First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1976 | New Zealand | EMI EMI 1067First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | South Africa | EMI EMIJ 4167First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Switzerland | EMI 13 C 006-33906 / EMI 13c 006 33906First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | EMI 2C 006-339067", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Germany | EMI 1C 006-33 906 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-33 9067", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Germany | EMI 1C 006-33 905 / EMI 1C 006-339057", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Germany | EMI 1C 006-33 906 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-33 9067", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Netherlands | EMI 5C006-339067", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Portugal | EMI 8E 006-33 906 G7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | Spain | EMI 10C 006-339067", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Sweden | EMI 7C 006-339067", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Sweden | EMI 7C 006-339067", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Sweden | EMI 7C 006-339067", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASwiss Lady2:58
- BShiny Red Balloon2:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Swiss Lady are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Swiss Lady are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Swiss Lady first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Belgium, Italy, New Zealand, South Africa and more. One of them is EMI 4C 006-33906.
How do I tell if my copy of Swiss Lady is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4C 006-33906, 3C 006-33906, EMI 1067, EMIJ 4167) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Swiss 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.