Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 16 706 AT
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S 16706 A-1 76 Made in GermanyRunout side A
S 16706 B-1 76 Made in GermanyRunout side B
S 16 706 ALabel side A
S 16 706 BLabel side B
Pretty Maid CompanyPretty Maid (Schöne Maid)
Vinyl pressings
Pretty Maid (Schöne Maid)
by Pretty Maid Company · 1976
13 pressings9 countriesDiscoElectronic
Pretty Maid (Schöne Maid) 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 Pretty Maid (Schöne Maid)
13 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 27 119 XT
- Format
- 12"
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Creole Records CR 122
- Format
- 7"
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Ariola America 7623
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Ariola America SPRO-8389Ariola America SPRO-8390
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Ariola America P-7623
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Canada | RCA Victor PB-50213First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Canada | RCA Victor PB-50213First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | France | CBS 4106First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Germany | Ariola 16 706 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Ariola 27 119 XTFirst year12" | 12" |
| 1976 | Italy | Aris AN 416First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | New Zealand | Interfusion K-6456First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | South Africa | Ariola ARS 11First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | Spain | CBS CBS 4106First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | UK | Creole Records CR 122First year7" | 7" |
| 1976 | US | Ariola America SPRO-8389 / Ariola America SPRO-8390First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Ariola America 7623First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | US | Ariola America P-7623First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- APretty Maid3:48
- BHey Hey Big John3:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Pretty Maid (Schöne Maid) are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Pretty Maid (Schöne Maid) are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Pretty Maid (Schöne Maid) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Germany, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is Ariola 16 706 AT.
How do I tell if my copy of Pretty Maid (Schöne Maid) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 16 706 AT, 27 119 XT, CR 122, 7623) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S 16706 A-1 76 Made in Germany and S 16706 B-1 76 Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Pretty Maid (Schöne Maid) 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.