Vinyl pressings
by Scritti Politti · 1991
She's A Woman was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
9 pressings came out in 1991, 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.
JA VST 1333 A-2U-1-1Side A Runout Groove Hand-Etched And Stamped
V S T 1333 B -1U-1- 1 SAVLAHSide B Runout Groove Hand-Etched And Stamped
VST1333 ASide A Label
VST1333 BSide B Label
VS1333 A-1U-1-1 JARunout side A
VS1333 B-1U-1-1Runout side B
VSTDJ 1333 A1-1-1-1 JASide A
VSTDJ 1333 B1-1-1-1Side AA
102 DS114009 A-1Runout Side A
102 DS114009 B-2Runout Side B
S 114009 ALabel Side A
S 114009 BLabel Side B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Argentina | Virgin LG VST 1333First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Australia | Virgin 114 009First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Europe | Virgin 114 009First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Germany | Virgin 614 009 / Virgin VST 1333First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1991 | Italy | Virgin VST 1333First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Virgin VSTDJ 1333First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Virgin VS 1333 / Virgin 114 009First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Virgin VST 1333 / Virgin 614 009First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Virgin VS 1333 / Virgin 114 009First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label DP 00112", White Label, Unofficial Release, Single Sided · Unofficial | 12", White Label, Unofficial Release, Single Sided · Unofficial |
10 vinyl pressings of She's A Woman are listed here, from 6 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK, Australia, Europe, Germany and more. One of them is Virgin VST 1333, released March 4, 1991.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VST 1333, VS 1333, VSTDJ 1333, 114 009) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JA VST 1333 A-2U-1-1 and V S T 1333 B -1U-1- 1 SAVLAH. 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.
