France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WB 26 078
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BOX WEA 26078•A PF.Runout side A
WEA 26078•B PF.Runout side B
Vinyl pressings
Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?
by Rod Stewart · 1978
53 pressings15 countriesPop RockRock
Da Ya Think I'm Sexy? was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?
48 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 14 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 17 277
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MPO WEA P̶R̶O̶ ̶1̶1̶1̶ ̶A̶ 17277 ARunout, side A, etched
MPO WEA P̶RO 111B 17277 BRunout, side B, etched
17 277 ALabel, side A
17 277 BLabel, side B
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 17.277
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WEA 17.277 ASide A, Stamped
WEA 17.277 BSide B, Stamped
17.277 AA label
17.277 BB label
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records PRO 111
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Riva RIVA 17
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
S-18 RIVA-17-A3 E.G. ARUN-NICKRunout A, etched
S-13 RIVA-17-B3Runout B, etched
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Riva RIVA 17
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RivA 17-A-15 TBHand Etched Runout, Side A
RivA 17-B-15 TBHand Etched 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 53 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s51 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records WBA 4102First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records WBA 4102First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Austria | Warner Bros. Records WB 26 078First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1978 | Austria | Warner Bros. Records WB 26 078First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1978 | Belgium | Warner Bros. Records 17 277 / Warner Bros. Records 17277First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Belgium | Warner Bros. Records WB 26 078First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1978 | Belgium | Warner Bros. Records 17 277 / Warner Bros. Records 17277First year7", Stereo | 7", Stereo |
| 1978 | Belgium | Warner Bros. Records 17 277 / Warner Bros. Records 17277First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Belgium | Warner Bros. Records 17 277 / Warner Bros. Records 17277First year7", Stereo | 7", Stereo |
| 1978 | Belgium | Warner Bros. Records 17277First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Belgium | Warner Bros. Records 17 277 / Warner Bros. Records 17277First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Belgium | Warner Bros. Records 17 277 / Warner Bros. Records 17277First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Brazil | Warner Bros. Records 16.108First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1978 | El Salvador | Warner Bros. Records CA - 10587First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | El Salvador | Elektra CA - 10587First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Warner Bros. Records 17 2777", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 26 07812", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Repress, Stereo · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Repress, Stereo · Limited |
Tracklist
- ADa Ya Think I'm Sexy5:28
- BDirty Weekend2:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Da Ya Think I'm Sexy? are there?
53 vinyl pressings of Da Ya Think I'm Sexy? are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Da Ya Think I'm Sexy? first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in France, UK, Sweden, Germany and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records WB 26 078.
How do I tell if my copy of Da Ya Think I'm Sexy? is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WB 26 078, 17 277, 17.277, PRO 111) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BOX WEA 26078•A PF. and WEA 26078•B PF.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Da Ya Think I'm Sexy? 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.
