Vinyl pressings
by Peter Skellern · 1972
You're A Lady was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
41 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 21 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.
ZDR-51790-T1-1C CU 2DSide A runout, stamped variant 1
ZDR-51791-T1-1C 1D 1Side B runout, stamped variant 1
ZDR-51790-T1-1C MD 2DSide A runout, stamped variant 2
ZDR-51791-T1-1C CH 1Side B runout, stamped variant 2
ZDR-51790-T1-1CA-side runout
ZDR-51791-T1-2CB-side runout
†ZDR51790†A-side label
†ZDR51791†B-side label
ZDR-51790-T1-1CA-side runout
ZDR-51791-T1-1CB-side runout
ZDR 51790A-side label
ZDR 51791B-side label
ZDR-51790-T1-1CStamped runout, side A - variant 1
ZDR-51791-T1-3CStamped runout, side B - variant 1
ZDR-51790-T1-1CStamped runout, side A - variant 2
ZDR-51791-T1-1CStamped runout, side B - variant 2
ZDR-51790-T1-1CA-side runout
ZDR-51791-T1-1CB-side runout
ZDR 51790A-side label
†ZDR51791†B-side label
F13333 A//1∇ E 420A-side runout
F13333 B//1 ∇ E 420B-side runout
ZDR.51790A-side label
ZDR.51791B-side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Argentina | London Records 5144First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Australia | Decca Y-10019First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Australia | Decca Y-10019First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Australia | Decca Y-10019First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Belgium | Decca 105/26.343YFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Belgium | Decca 79.782-YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Belgium | Decca 105/26.343-Y / Decca 105-26.343YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Belgium | Decca 105/26.343-Y / Decca 105-26.343YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Brazil | London Records ZDR-51.791/S7L-6111First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Canada | London Records L 20075First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | France | Decca 84.086First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Germany | Decca DL 25 541First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Greece | Decca 45-G 5203First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Ireland | Decca F.13333First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Italy | Decca F 13333First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Decca 6.111797", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| ? | UK | Decca F 133337", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
44 vinyl pressings of You're A Lady are listed here, from 22 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in UK, US, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Decca F.13333, released August 11, 1972.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F.13333, F 13333, 45-20075, 45-20075-DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZDR-51790-T1-1C CU 2D and ZDR-51791-T1-1C 1D 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
