UK
April 9, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic A 4292
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A 4292 A1 ARUNRunout side A stamped, ARUN etched
A 4292 B1Runout side B stamped
Vinyl pressings
West End Girls
by Pet Shop Boys · 1984
27 pressings5 countriesSynth-popElectronic
West End Girls was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 West End Girls
18 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
UK
April 9, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic TA 4292
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TA 4292 A1A-Side run-out, etched
TA 4292 B1B-Side run-out, etched
UK
April 9, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic TA 4292
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
TA.4292.A1 :) :) ⋀Runout etched/stamped side A
TA.4292.B1 :) :) ⋀Runout etched/stamped side B
TA 4292 A*Label Side A
TA 4292 B*Label Side B
UK
April 9, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic A 4292
- Format
- 7", Single · Injection moulded labels
UK
April 9, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic A 4292
- Format
- 7", Promo
- Runout / matrix
A 4292 A1 ARUNRunout side A stamped, ARUN etched
A 4292 B1Runout side B stamped
Benelux
April 9, 1984- Label and catalog number
- ChanneL Records Chan. 45-19ChanneL Records 45/19
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CHANNEL 45-19-AIRunout, A side
CHAN 45-19-BIRunout, B side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Benelux | ChanneL Records CHAN. 12 - 19 / ChanneL Records 12/19First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Benelux | ChanneL Records CHAN. 12-19 / ChanneL Records 12/19First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Misprint | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1984 | Canada | Power Records PXD 023First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | France | Jonathan ATO 27042First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | France | Jonathan ATO 12-27042First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | France | Jonathan ATO 27042First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | ZYX Records 5154First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | ZYX Records 5154First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | ZYX Records 5154First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Benelux | ChanneL Records Chan. 45-19 / ChanneL Records 45/19First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Canada | Power Records PX7-004First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | ZYX Records 1099 / ZYX Records zyx rec 1099First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Germany | ZYX Records 1099 / ZYX Records zyx rec 10997", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1984 | Germany | ZYX Records 10997", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | ZYX Records 1099 / ZYX Records zyx rec 1099First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 539112", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AWest End Girls4:10
- BPet Shop Boys5:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of West End Girls are there?
27 vinyl pressings of West End Girls are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1984 and 1986.
When was West End Girls first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Benelux, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Epic A 4292, released April 9, 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of West End Girls is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use A 4292, TA 4292, Chan. 45-19, PX7-004) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A 4292 A1 ARUN and A 4292 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is West End Girls 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.
