US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4500
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Vinyl pressings
More Than A Woman
by Tavares · 1977
29 pressings19 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
More Than A Woman was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 More Than A Woman
12 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 9 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4500
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S45-94410 F-2 Wally —◁ Mastered By CapitolA runout
S45-93675 F-2 Wally —◁ Mastered By CapitolB runout
S-94410A-Side Label
S-93675B-Side Label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P-4500
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono, Promo
Barbados
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4500
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Belgium
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4C 006-85318
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4500
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
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.
1970s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Barbados | Capitol Records 4500First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Belgium | Capitol Records 4C 006-85318First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Canada | Capitol Records 4500First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Canada | Capitol Records 4500First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 006-85 318 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-85 318First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Guatemala | Capitol Records 4500First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Japan | Capitol Records ECR-20445First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Panama | Capitol Records S 99410First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Philippines | Capitol Records CAP-45-496First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | US | Capitol Records 4500First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | US | Capitol Records A-62717", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1977 | US | Capitol Records P-4500First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono |
| 1977 | US | Capitol Records 4500First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1978 | Argentina | Capitol Records 310267", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Brazil | Capitol Records 31C 006 853187", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records PRO-87307", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Tracklist
- AMore Than A Woman
- BWe're Both Ready For Love
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of More Than A Woman are there?
29 vinyl pressings of More Than A Woman are listed here, from 19 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was More Than A Woman first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, Barbados, Belgium, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records 4500.
How do I tell if my copy of More Than A Woman is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4500, P-4500, 4C 006-85318, 1C 006-85 318) 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 More Than A Woman 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.
