UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 291
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YRAK 291 A-5A-side runout
YRAK 291 B-1B-side runout
YRAK 291AA-side label
YRAK 291BB-side label
RaceySome Girls
Vinyl pressings
Some Girls
by Racey · 1979
31 pressings16 countriesGlamRock
Some Girls was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Some Girls
31 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 16 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 291
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
G A AA - Stamped - Left
YRAK 291 A-5A - Stamped - Top
O L HB - Stamped - Left
YRAK 291 B-1B - Stamped - Top
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 291
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YRAK 291 A-5 GGH 1Stamped Runout, Side A Variant 1
YRAK 291 B-1 GDH 2Stamped Runout, Side B Variant 1
YRAK 291 A-5 GAL 2Stamped Runout, Side A Variant 2
YRAK 291 B-1 GOT 1Stamped Runout, Side B Variant 2
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 291
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YRAK 291 A-6A-side runout
YRAK 291 B-1B-side runout
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 291
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YRAK 291 A-5 G A T 1Runout side A
YRAK 291 B-1 G M D 2Runout side B
YRAK.291ALabel side A in parentheses
YRAK.291BLabel side B in parentheses
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 291
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Center
- Runout / matrix
YRAK 291 A-5 CP 1Stamped Runout, Side A
YRAK 291 B-1Stamped Runout, Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 31 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s31 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | RAK RAK -11927First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Belgium | RAK 4C006-62530 / RAK 4 C006_62530First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Belgium | RAK 4C006-62530First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Canada | Infinity Records INF 50,030First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 4 56 411First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 4 56 411First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 4 56 411First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 4 56 411First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | RAK 1C 006-62 530 / RAK 1 C 006-62 530First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | RAK 1C 006-62 530 / RAK 1 C 006-62 530First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1979 | Ireland | RAK RAK 291First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Ireland | RAK RAK 291First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Ireland | RAK RAK 291First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Netherlands | RAK 5C 006-62530First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | New Zealand | RAK RAK 291First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASome Girls
- BFighting Chance
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Some Girls are there?
31 vinyl pressings of Some Girls are listed here, from 16 countries.
When was Some Girls first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, US, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is RAK RAK 291.
How do I tell if my copy of Some Girls is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RAK 291, INF 50.030, INF 50,030, RAK -11927) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YRAK 291 A-5 and YRAK 291 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Some 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.
