UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- MDM Records MDM 12
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MDM 12 A-1U-1- 1 1 TOWNHOUSERunout side A
MDM 12 B-1U-1- 1 1 TOWNHOUSERunout side B
Pete WylieDiamond Girl
Vinyl pressings
Diamond Girl
by Pete Wylie · 1986
17 pressings9 countriesNew WaveElectronicRock
Diamond Girl 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 Diamond Girl
17 pressings came out in 1986, 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- MDM Records MDM 12-13
- Format
- 12"
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- MDM Records MDM 12-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MDM 1212 A-1U-1-1- TOWNHOUSERunout side A
MDM 1212 B-1U-1-1- TOWNHOUSERunout side B
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- MDM Records MDM D12
- Format
- 45 RPM, 7", 7" · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MDMD 12 A-1U-1-1 - X 1 TOWNHOUSERunout side A
MDMD 12 B-1U-1-1 - X 1 TOWNHOUSERunout side B
MDMD 12 C-3U-1-1- 1 FOR MICKEY ROURKE, MONTANA AND ME....J.J.XRunout side C
MDMD 12 D-3U-1-1- 1Runout side D
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- MDM Records MDM 12-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · Blue text sleeve
- Runout / matrix
MDM 1212 A-1U-1-1- TOWNHOUSERunout side A etched
MDM 1212 B-1U-1-1- X1 TOWNHOUSERunout side B etched
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- MDM Records MDM 12-13 DJ
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MDM 1213 A-1U-1-1- TOWNHOUSERunout side A
MDM 1213 B-1U-1-1- TOWNHOUSERunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Unknown | MDM Records MDM DJ12First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | Australia | MDM Records MDM 12First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Virgin 108 447 / Virgin 108 447-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | Virgin 90 279First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | Virgin 90279First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Germany | MDM Records 608 447 / Virgin 608 447First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Italy | Virgin VIN 45205 / MDM Records VIN 45205First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | New Zealand | Virgin MDM 12First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Portugal | Virgin 505-435First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Spain | Virgin A 108447 / MDM Records A 108447First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Virgin F 608447 / Virgin F-608.447First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | UK | MDM Records MDM 12First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | MDM Records MDM 12-13First year12" | 12" |
| 1986 | UK | MDM Records MDM 12-12First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | MDM Records MDM 12-13 DJFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ADiamond Gurl (A Dirty! Demon! Diamond! Mix)7:28
- B1Diamond Girl (The Glorious Extended 7 " Mix)6:21
- B2Spare A Thought (An Alternative Extended Mix)5:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Diamond Girl are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Diamond Girl are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Diamond Girl first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, Australia, Europe, France and more. One of them is MDM Records MDM 12.
How do I tell if my copy of Diamond Girl is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MDM 12, MDM 12-13, MDM 12-12, MDM D12) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MDM 12 A-1U-1- 1 1 TOWNHOUSE and MDM 12 B-1U-1- 1 1 TOWNHOUSE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Diamond 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.
