UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Arista SCAT 126
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SCAT 126 A//1▽420 H 1 1 4 TOWN HOUSERunout side A, stamped
SCAT 126 B//1▽420 H 1 1 5 TOWN HOUSERunout side B, stamped
Vinyl pressings
(She's) Sexy + 17
by Stray Cats · 1983
43 pressings16 countriesRockabillyRock
(She's) Sexy + 17 was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 (She's) Sexy + 17
39 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 16 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Arista SCAT 6
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SCAT 6 A//1▽420 H 11 13 TOWN HOUSEA side runout
SCAT 6 B//1▽420 H 11 10 TOWN HOUSEB side runout
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Arista SCAPD 6
- Format
- 7", Shape, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
SCAPD 6-APic side A
SCAPD 6-BPic side B
SCAPD 6 A1Runout side A, variant 1
SCAPD 6 B1 ORLAKERunout side B, variant 1
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Arista SCAT 6
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver injected labels
- Runout / matrix
SCAT 6 A//1▽420 H 1 1 TOWN HOUSERunout side A, stamped
SCAT 6 B//1▽420 H 1 1 TOWN HOUSERunout side B, stamped
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Arista SCAT 6
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Arista SCADJ6
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 43 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s42 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Argentina | Arista 9357First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Barbados | EMI America B 8168First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Canada | EMI America B-8168First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Canada | Capitol Records B-81687", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1983 | Canada | EMI America BB-8169First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Canada | EMI America BB-8169First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Europe | Arista 105 580 / Arista 105 580-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | Arista 105 580 / Ariola 105 580First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | Arista 600 958First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Ireland | Arista SCAT 6First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Japan | Arista 7RS-80First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | Arista 15RS-21First year12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | Arista 15RS-21First year12", 45 RPM, EP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1983 | Mexico | Arista SL-7104First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Mexico | Arista SP-68-A / SP-68-BFirst year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Collectables COL 61377", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1(She's) Sexy + 173:28
- A2Lookin' Better Every Beer3:30
- B1Cruisin'2:00
- B2Lucky Charm (Ooh Wee Suzy)3:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of (She's) Sexy + 17 are there?
43 vinyl pressings of (She's) Sexy + 17 are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1983 and 1987.
When was (She's) Sexy + 17 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, US, Australia, Argentina and more. One of them is Arista SCAT 126.
How do I tell if my copy of (She's) Sexy + 17 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SCAT 126, SCAT 6, SCAPD 6, SCADJ6) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SCAT 126 A//1▽420 H 1 1 4 TOWN HOUSE and SCAT 126 B//1▽420 H 1 1 5 TOWN HOUSE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is (She's) Sexy + 17 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.
