UK
May 16, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 491
- Format
- 7"
SuavéMy Girl
Vinyl pressings
My Girl
by Suavé · 1988
15 pressings8 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
My Girl was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 My Girl
15 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 8 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 12CL 491
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
12 CL 491 A-1-1- 1 PenthouseSide A runout
12 CL 491 B-1-1- 1 PenthouseSide B runout
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 12CLDJ 491
- Format
- 12", Promo
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records V-15366
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
V-1-15366-101014B/014A RE-1 G-1 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-29969-RE-1-G1 △ 19147 1-1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL ESide A runout
V-2-15366-101014C/D/E RE-1 G-1 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-29970-RE-1-G1 △ 19147-X 1-1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL ESide B runout
101014B/101014ASide A label
101014C/101014D/101014ESide B label
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records B-44124
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
△19149 I - I S45-B-1-441254-101014A G-2 [Allied "a" Logo] R-19438-G2 AR-SP [MASTERED BY CAPITOL] SPO-1Runout, side A, etched / [stamped]
△19149 I-X I - S-45-B-2-441254-101014C G-2 [Allied "a" Logo] R-19439-G2 AR-SP [MASTERED BY CAPITOL]Runout, side B, etched / [stamped]
101014ALabel side A
101014CLabel side B
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SPRO-79328
- Format
- 12", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | Capitol Records ED 356First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Australia | Capitol Records CP 2102First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | Capitol Records CI 75222First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | Capitol Records 1C 006-20 2578 7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | Capitol Records K 060 20 2579 6First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Italy | Capitol Records 14 2025946First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Capitol Records 12CL 491First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | UK | Capitol Records 12CLDJ 491First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Capitol Records SPRO-79328First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Capitol Records V-15366First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Capitol Records B-44124First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | US | Capitol Records P-B-44124First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Australasia | Capitol Records CP 2102First year7" | 7" |
| 1988 | Canada | Capitol Records B-44124First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Capitol Records CL 491First year7" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AMy Girl (Edit)
- BMy Girl (Acappella)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of My Girl are there?
15 vinyl pressings of My Girl are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was My Girl first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Australasia, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records CL 491, released May 16, 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of My Girl is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 491, 12CL 491, 12CLDJ 491, V-15366) 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 My 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.