Belgium
1973- Label and catalog number
- Pink Elephant PE 22.772Y
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DU 23791 /2 ABStamped runout side A
DU 23792 /1Stamped runout side B
Shepstone & DibbensShady Lady
Vinyl pressings
Shady Lady
by Shepstone & Dibbens · 1973
25 pressings14 countriesEuropopPop
Shady Lady was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Shady Lady
18 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 11 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.
Belgium
1973- Label and catalog number
- Pink Elephant PE 22.772YPink Elephant 22.772
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Belgium
1973- Label and catalog number
- Pink Elephant PE 22.772Y
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DU 23791 /2 ABStamped runout side A
DU 23792 /1Stamped runout side B
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001 482
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDA 379
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDA 379
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BDAS-379-ALabel Side A
BDAS-379-BLabel Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Austria | Polydor 2040 110First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Belgium | Pink Elephant PE 22.772YFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Belgium | Pink Elephant PE 22.772Y / Pink Elephant 22.772First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Belgium | Pink Elephant PE 22.772YFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Canada | Buddah Records BUDDAH 379XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | France | Les Disques Motors MT 4044First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | France | Les Disques Motors MT 4044First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Germany | Polydor 2040 110First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Italy | Polydor 2001 482First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Pink Elephant PE 22.772First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Portugal | Polydor 2040 110First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | South Africa | Polydor PS.309First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | UK | Polydor 2001 482First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | US | Buddah Records BDA 379First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | US | Buddah Records BDA 379First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Greece | Buddah Records7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
Tracklist
- AShady Lady3:19
- BChina Heart2:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shady Lady are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Shady Lady are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1973 and 1979.
When was Shady Lady first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Belgium, UK, US, Austria and more. One of them is Pink Elephant PE 22.772Y.
How do I tell if my copy of Shady Lady is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PE 22.772Y, 2001 482, BDA 379, 2040 110) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DU 23791 /2 AB and DU 23792 /1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shady Lady 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.