Vinyl pressings
by Sandra · 1986
Little Girl was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
14 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
DM 608011 A-2/2-86S IIRunout side A, var.1
DM 608011 B-2/2-86S IIRunout side B, var.1
DM 608011 A-2/2-86S II IIIRunout side A, var.2
DM 608011 B-2/2-86S IIRunout side B, var.2
DM 108011 A -2/2 86 S IIIRunout side A, stamped, variant 1
DM 108011 B -2/2 86S || II.Runout side B, stamped, variant 1
DM 108011 A-2/2 86 S IIRunout side A, stamped, variant 2
DM 108011 B-2/2 86S IIRunout side B, stamped, variant 2
DM DS B-4389 A-1/2-86 SSide A runout
DM DS B-4389 B-1/2-86 S IISide B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Europe | Virgin 108 011 / Virgin 108 011-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | Virgin 80242 / Virgin 80 242First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Germany | RCA PB40635First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | RCA PT 40636First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Greece | Virgin VG 2056ZFirst year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Italy | Virgin VINX 121First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Italy | Virgin VIN 45189First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | Italy | Virgin VIN 45189First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | South Africa | Virgin VS 678First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Virgin A 108011 / Virgin A-108.011First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Virgin F-608.011First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Virgin A-108.011First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Brazil | Mercury 888 001-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Europe | Virgin 608 011 / Virgin 608 011-213First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
14 vinyl pressings of Little Girl are listed here, from 8 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Europe, Brazil, France, Germany and more. One of them is Virgin 608 011, released February 1986.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 608 011, 108 011, 888 001-1, 80242) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM 608011 A-2/2-86S II and DM 608011 B-2/2-86S II. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
