UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12393
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
XDRF-37983-T1-1C H 1Runout side A, stamped
XDRF-37984-T2-1C I 1Runout side B, stamped
XDR.37983Label side A, in braces
XDR.37984Label side B, in braces
Small FacesHey Girl
Vinyl pressings
Hey Girl
by Small Faces · 1966
29 pressings14 countriesModRock
Hey Girl was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Hey Girl
26 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 14 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.
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12393
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
XDRF-37983-T1-1CSide A stamped in runout, variant 1
XDRF-37984-T2-1CSide B stamped in runout, variant 1
XDRF-37983-T1-2CSide A stamped in runout, variant 2
XDRF-37984-T2-1CSide B stamped in runout, variant 2
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12393
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
XDRF-37983-T1-1CSide A stamped in runout
XDRF-37984-T2-1CSide B stamped in runout
(XDR.37983)Side A label matrix, inverted
XDR.37984Side B label matrix, inverted
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.12393
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XDRF-37983-T1-1C M B 1Runout side A, stamped
XDRF-37984-T2-1C O B 1Runout side B, stamped
XDR.37983Label side A
XDR.37984Label side B
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 12393
- Format
- 7", Promo
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca F12393
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Decca Y7305First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Belgium | Decca 26.058First year7" | 7" |
| 1966 | Denmark | Decca F 12 393 / Decca F.12393First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1966 | Denmark | Decca F 12 393 / Decca F.12393First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1966 | France | Decca 72.074First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Germany | Decca DL 25 243First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Germany | Decca DL 25 243First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Hong Kong | Decca F.12393First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Ireland | Decca F.12393First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Italy | Decca F 12393First yearSingle, 7" | Single, 7" |
| 1966 | Italy | Decca F 12393First yearSingle, 7" | Single, 7" |
| 1966 | Italy | Decca 45-F/JB 12393First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1966 | Japan | London Records TOP-1055First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Decca F 12393First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Philippines | London Records F. 12393First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Japan | Universal Music UIKY751147", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Decca F 123937", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
| ? | UK | Decca F 123937", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AHey Girl
- BAlmost Grown
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hey Girl are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Hey Girl are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1966 and 2023.
When was Hey Girl first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in UK, US, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Decca F.12393.
How do I tell if my copy of Hey Girl is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F.12393, F 12393, F12393, 45 PRE 5007) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XDRF-37983-T1-1C H 1 and XDRF-37984-T2-1C I 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hey Girl 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.
