US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 0-20285Warner Bros. Records 9 20285-0 A
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Vinyl pressings
The Belle Of St. Mark
by Sheila E. · 1984
33 pressings13 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / SoulPop
The Belle Of St. Mark was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 The Belle Of St. Mark
32 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 12 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.
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 7-29180Warner Bros. Records 9 29180-7
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
SRC 7-29180-CCA-2916-VIS-SRI 1-1A runout
7-29180-CCA-3135-S-SRI ⁀⁀ ⁀⁀SRC 1-1B runout
CCA 2916VISA label
CCA3135SB label
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records PRO-A-2201
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PRO-A1-2201-SH1 ɑ B-19985-SH1 SLM △7827 1-1A side runout
PRO-A2-2201-SH1 ɑ B-19986-SH1 SLM △7827-X 1-1B side runout
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 7-29180
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records W9180TWarner Bros. Records 920285-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
W9180 T A // 1▽420 V 1 1 5Side A runout, stamped, variant 1
W9180 T B // 1▽420 V 1 1 3Side B runout, stamped, variant 1
W9180 T A // 1▽420 V 1 1 3Side A runout, stamped, variant 2
W9180 T B // 1▽420 V 1 1 2Side B runout, stamped, variant 2
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records W9180
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 33 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s33 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records 7-29180First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records 0-20285First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records 0-20285First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1984 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records 7-29180First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 92 02850First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 92 91807First year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 92 91807First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 92 91807First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 929 180-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 920 285-0 / Warner Bros. Records W 9180 TFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Ireland | Warner Bros. Records W9180First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Italy | Warner Bros. Records 92 0285-0First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Italy | Warner Bros. Records 92 9180-7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Warner Bros. Records 7-29180First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Philippines | Warner Bros. Records WB-77-420 / Warner Bros. Records 7-29180First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Belle Of St. Mark3:38
- BToo Sexy5:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Belle Of St. Mark are there?
33 vinyl pressings of The Belle Of St. Mark are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was The Belle Of St. Mark first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, UK, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records 0-20285.
How do I tell if my copy of The Belle Of St. Mark is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0-20285, 7-29180, PRO-A-2201, W9180T) 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 The Belle Of St. Mark 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.
