France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Planet 12 470
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Pointer SistersHe's So Shy
Vinyl pressings
He's So Shy
by Pointer Sisters · 1980
41 pressings23 countriesDiscoRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul
He's So Shy was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 He's So Shy
36 pressings came out in 1980, 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.
France
July 1980- Label and catalog number
- Planet 12 470
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MPO WEA 12470 AA runout
MPO WEA 12470 B TB runout
US
June 1980- Label and catalog number
- Planet P-47916
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · SP - Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
#####-SP TML-M SP P547916 AA side matrix code - runout
#####-SP TML-M SP P247916 BB side matrix code - runout
P-47914-AA-Side Label
P-47914-BB-Side Label
UK
July 1980- Label and catalog number
- Planet K 12470
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
K 12470 A1 D STRAWBERRYA-side runout
K 12470 B1 D STRAWBERRYB-side runout
US
August 1980- Label and catalog number
- Planet P-47918
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
P S 47918A-SP TML-M SP 1-1A-Side Runout Etching
P S 47918-B-SP TML-M SP 1-2B-Side Runout Etching
P-47918-AA-Side Label
P-47918-BB-Side Label
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Planet P-47916
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · AR - Allied Pressing
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 41 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s38 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Planet P 47916First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Bolivia | Warner Bros. Records WS - 9002First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Brazil | Planet 12.068First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1980 | Canada | Planet P-47916First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Canada | Planet P-47916First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Colombia | Planet 234232First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | France | Planet 12 470First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Germany | Planet PL 12470First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Italy | Planet W 12470First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Italy | Planet W 12470First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | Jamaica | Planet P-47916First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Japan | Planet P-620QFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Planet PL 12.470First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | New Zealand | Planet P47 916First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Panama | Padisco P-598First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Ecuador | Elektra 45-850137", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | El Salvador | Elektra CA-110137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Japan | Planet P-620Q7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AHe's So Shy3:37
- BMovin'on3:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of He's So Shy are there?
41 vinyl pressings of He's So Shy are listed here, from 23 countries, released between 1980 and 1982.
When was He's So Shy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in France, US, UK, Canada and more. One of them is Planet 12 470.
How do I tell if my copy of He's So Shy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 470, P-47916, K 12470, P-47918) 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 He's So Shy 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.
