Japan
1974- Label and catalog number
- Island Records ILR-10769
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
WIP -6144 -A 1SA.
WIP -6159 -A 1SB.
Vinyl pressings
Virginia Plain / Pyjamarama
by Roxy Music · 1974
16 pressings12 countriesGlamRockPop
Virginia Plain / Pyjamarama was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Virginia Plain / Pyjamarama
2 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year. 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.
Japan
1974- Label and catalog number
- Island Records ILR-10769
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Japan | Island Records ILR-10769First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Japan | Island Records ILR-10769First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Australia | Polydor 2001 7397", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1977 | Austria | Polydor 2001 7397", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1977 | Belgium | Polydor 2001 7397", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | Polydor 2001 7397", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Ireland | Polydor 2001 7397", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1977 | UK | Polydor 2001 7397", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1977 | UK | Polydor 2001 7397", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1977 | Germany | Polydor 2001 7397", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1977 | UK | Polydor 2001 7397", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1977 | UK | Polydor 2001 7397", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Polydor 2001 7397", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Europe | Virgin ROXY 711 / Virgin 50999026833797", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Polydor 2001 7397", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | New Zealand | Polydor 2001-7397", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AVirginia Plain2:57
- BPyjamarama2:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Virginia Plain / Pyjamarama are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Virginia Plain / Pyjamarama are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1974 and 2011.
When was Virginia Plain / Pyjamarama first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Japan. One of them is Island Records ILR-10769.
How do I tell if my copy of Virginia Plain / Pyjamarama is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ILR-10769) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WIP -6144 -A 1S and WIP -6159 -A 1S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Virginia Plain / Pyjamarama 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.
