Australasia
1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1224
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Roy OrbisonOh Pretty Woman
Vinyl pressings
Oh Pretty Woman
by Roy Orbison · 1989
14 pressings7 countriesVocalPop
Oh Pretty Woman was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Oh Pretty Woman
12 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Australasia
1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VST 1224
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1224
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VS 1224 A-1U-1-Q2Machine stamped run-out area variant 1; A-side
VS 1224 A-1U-1-Q3 DMachine stamped run-out area variant 2; A-side
VS 1224 B-1U-1-Q2 DMachine stamped run-out area variant 1 & 2; A-side
VS 1224-ALabel A-side
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VST 1224
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
D VST 1224 A-1U-1-1A Side [Stamped]
D VST 1224 B-1U-1-1B Side [Stamped]
Town House DMMA & B Sides [Etched]
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VST 1224
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
D VST 1224 A-1U-1-1 Town House DMMSide A runout
D VST 1224 B-1U-1-1 Town House DMMSide B runout
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 7-99159
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-VR-57780-SPLabel A
ST-VR-57781-SPLabel B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australasia | Virgin VS 1224First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Australasia | Virgin VST 1224First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Canada | Virgin 99159-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | Virgin 612 772 / Virgin 612 772-213First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | Virgin 112772 / Virgin 112772-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Italy | Virgin VST 1224First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Italy | Virgin VS 1224First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Virgin VS 1224First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Virgin VST 1224First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Virgin VST 1224First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1989 | US | Virgin 7-99159First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | US | Virgin 7-99159First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | Virgin 1127727", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Australia | Virgin VS 12247", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AOh Pretty Woman (Edit)3:13
- BClaudette2:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Oh Pretty Woman are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Oh Pretty Woman are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was Oh Pretty Woman first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Australasia, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is Virgin VS 1224.
How do I tell if my copy of Oh Pretty Woman is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS 1224, VST 1224, 7-99159, 99159-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Oh Pretty Woman 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.
