UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 26646
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EPC-26646-A1Side A, Variant 1 & 2
EPC-26646-B1Side B, Variant 1
EPC-26646-B2Side B, Variant 2
EPC-26646-A1 Q ΛSide A, etched/stamped (Q mirrored) - variant 3
Shakin' StevensLipstick Powder And Paint
Vinyl pressings
Lipstick Powder And Paint
by Shakin' Stevens · 1985
10 pressings9 countriesRock & RollRock
Lipstick Powder And Paint was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Lipstick Powder And Paint
9 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic ELPS 4508
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MX 71635Side 1 label
MX 71636Side 2 label
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic ELPS 4509
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
△ MX 216443 ELPS 4509-1Side A runout hand etched
△ MX 216444 ELPS 4509-2Side B runout hand etched
MX216443Side A label
MX216444Side B label
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 26646
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
01-26646-1A-1 BRunout A-side, variant 1
01-26646-3B-1 ARunout B-side, variant 1
01-26646-3A-1 ARunout A-side, variant 2
01-26646-1B-1 ARunout B-side, variant 2
Greece
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 26646
- Format
- LP, Album
Ireland
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 26646
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Epic ELPS 4508First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Australia | Epic ELPS 4509First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Epic EPC 26646First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Greece | Epic EPC 26646First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Ireland | Epic EPC 26646First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | South Africa | Epic KSF 3087First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Turkey | Epic EPC 26646First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | UK | Epic EPC 26646First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Zimbabwe | CBS KSF 3087 / Epic KSF 3087First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Yugoslavia | Epic EPC 26646 / Suzy EPC 26646LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Lipstick Powder And Paint2:43
- A2Bad Reputation3:29
- A3Don't Lie To Me3:20
- A4I'm Leaving You2:59
- A5The Shape I'm In2:11
- A6Don't Knock Upon My Door1:48
- B1Turning Away3:23
- B2Love You Out Loud3:12
- B3As Long As I Have You3:21
- B4With My Heart2:44
- B5Ain't It A Shame (You Win Again)3:25
- B6So Long Baby Goodbye2:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lipstick Powder And Paint are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Lipstick Powder And Paint are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Lipstick Powder And Paint first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Australia, Europe, Greece and more. One of them is Epic EPC 26646.
How do I tell if my copy of Lipstick Powder And Paint is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPC 26646, ELPS 4508, ELPS 4509, KSF 3087) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EPC-26646-A1 and EPC-26646-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lipstick Powder And Paint 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.
