France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 49.773
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
49.773/1Label side A
49.773/2Label side B
SheilaLittle Darlin'
Vinyl pressings
Little Darlin'
by Sheila · 1981
22 pressings14 countriesSoft RockPop RockElectronicRock
Little Darlin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Little Darlin'
19 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 13 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.
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 8.122
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
8.122/1Label side A
8.122/2Label side B
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 49.773
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · RCA Distribution
US
October 1981- Label and catalog number
- Carrere ZS5 02564Carrere ZS5 2564
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
p ZS5-02564-3-1A ♡POGO [Drum with 2 drumsticks]Side A Runout [Hand-Etched]
p ZS5-02564-4-1BSide B Runout {Hand-Etched]
AA-AF ZS5 02564-3Side A Label
AA-AF ZS5 02564-4Side B Label
US
October 1981- Label and catalog number
- Carrere ZS5 02564
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-02564-3-1A ♡POGO [Stamped: Artisan logo]Scribed in runouts
ZSS-02564-3Labels
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Carrere ZS5 02564
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Cover
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Carrere 103959First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Canada | Epic ZS5-02564First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | France | Carrere 49.773First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | France | Carrere 8.122First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1981 | France | Carrere 49.773First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Germany | Carrere 2044 210 / Carrere CAR 2074First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Italy | Carrere IS 20275First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Japan | Carrere P-1682First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Mexico | Carrere 11821First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Mexico | Carrere MX-0055First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1981 | New Zealand | RCA 103959First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Portugal | Carrere 6031 198First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Scandinavia | Carrere CARF 49773 / Carrere CARF 49.773First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | South Africa | Carrere records CRE 2010First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Spain | Carrere CAR 0026First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ALittle Darlin'3:46
- BPut It In Writing3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Little Darlin' are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Little Darlin' are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Little Darlin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in France, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Carrere 49.773.
How do I tell if my copy of Little Darlin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 49.773, 8.122, ZS5 02564, 103959) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 49.773/1 and 49.773/2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Little Darlin' 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.
