US
November 1971- Label and catalog number
- Dunhill 45-D-4292ABC Records 45-D-4292
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
SteppenwolfFor Ladies Only / Sparkle Eyes
Vinyl pressings
For Ladies Only / Sparkle Eyes
by Steppenwolf · 1971
23 pressings15 countriesClassic RockRock
For Ladies Only / Sparkle Eyes was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 For Ladies Only / Sparkle Eyes
9 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 6 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Dunhill D-4292ABC Records D-4292
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Probe PRO 544
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Solid Centre Pressing
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Probe PRO 544
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4-prong Pushout Centre Pressing
UK
November 19, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Probe PRO 544
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
YPRO 544 A-1
YPRO 544 B-1
Japan
1971- Label and catalog number
- Stateside HR-2938
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Japan | Stateside HR-2938First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Norway | Probe 7E 006-93031First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Portugal | Stateside 8E 006 - 93 031 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Probe PRO 544First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | Probe PRO 544First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | Dunhill D-4292 / ABC Records D-4292First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Dunhill 45-D-4292 / ABC Records 45-D-4292First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Australia | Probe PRO-9700First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | UK | Probe PRO 544First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Angola | Stateside 8E 006-93 31 M7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Australia | Probe PRO-97007", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | Canada | ABC/Dunhill Records D-42927", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Denmark | Probe PRO 5447", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | France | Probe 2C006-93 031M7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Germany | Probe 1 C 006-93 031 M / Probe 1C 006-93 0317", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Dunhill D-4292 / ABC Records D-42927", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Dunhill 45-D-4292 / ABC Records 45-D-42927", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Dunhill D-4292 / ABC Records D-42927", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AFor Ladies Only3:20
- BSparkle Eyes4:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of For Ladies Only / Sparkle Eyes are there?
23 vinyl pressings of For Ladies Only / Sparkle Eyes are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was For Ladies Only / Sparkle Eyes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, Japan, Norway and more. One of them is Dunhill 45-D-4292, released November 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of For Ladies Only / Sparkle Eyes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-D-4292, D-4292, PRO 544, HR-2938) 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 For Ladies Only / Sparkle Eyes 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.
