UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6008 800
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Group Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
6008800 1F // 1 ∇ E 420 1 1
6008800 2F // 1 ∇ E 420 1 1
Vinyl pressings
Special Lady
by Ray, Goodman & Brown · 1979
22 pressings16 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Special Lady 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 Special Lady
13 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 8 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.
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 2033
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · 18 - Presswell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
(PR) STERLING PD-2033-79-NP-4574-S-PWA-Side Runout
(PR) STERLING PD-2033-79-NP-4579-S-PWB-Side Runout
79 NP 4574A-Side Label
79 NP 4579B-Side Label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 2033Polydor 2095 146
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · 56 - Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD·2033·79·NP· 4574- S- CPA side deadwax - etched
STERLINGStamped onto deadwax on both sides
79 NP 4574A-Side Label
79 NP 4579B-Side Label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 2033Polydor 2095 146
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 72 - PRC pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD 2033 79 NP 4574 - PRC-RI-2-11-1 STERLINGRunout, side A
PD2033 79 NP 4579-S-PRC-RI-2-1-11 STERLINGRunout, side B
79 NP 4574 2095 146Label Side A
79 NP 4579 2095 146Label Side B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 2033Polydor 2095 146
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · 26 - PRC Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD2033 79 NP 4574-S-PRC-C1 A side STERLINGA side Runout etched / STERLING stamped
PD-2033 79 NP 4579-S-PRC-C1 4-2 B side STERLINGB side Runout etched / STERLING stamped
79 NP 4574A side Label printed
79 NP 4579B side Label printed
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 2033
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
79 NP 4574Labels
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Mercury 6008 800First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Canada | Polydor PD 2033First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | Ecuador | Polydor 75258First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Japan | Mercury SFL-2482First year7" | 7" |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Philips 6008 800First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Portugal | Mercury 6008 800First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | Mercury 6008 800First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD 2033First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD 2033 / Polydor 2095 146First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD 2033First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD 2033 / Polydor 2095 146First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD 2033 / Polydor 2095 146First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD 2033First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo |
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Brazil | Mercury 6008 8007", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1980 | France | Mercury 6008 8007", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Germany | Polydor 2121 4177", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Mexico | Mercury 11457", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Mercury 6008 8007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Panama | Mercury 6008 8007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Peru | Mercury F - MER 6008800.97", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Spain | Mercury 60 08 800 (01)7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | Mercury 6008 8007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASpecial Lady
- BDeja Vu
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Special Lady are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Special Lady are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Special Lady first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Mercury 6008 800.
How do I tell if my copy of Special Lady is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6008 800, PD 2033, 75258, SFL-2482) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6008800 1F // 1 ∇ E 420 1 1 and 6008800 2F // 1 ∇ E 420 1 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Special Lady 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.
