UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic TA 4965
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TA 4965 A1A side runout, etched
TA 4965 B2B side runout, etched
Vinyl pressings
Lovergirl
by Teena Marie · 1984
25 pressings12 countriesBoogieDance-popElectronicFunk / Soul
Lovergirl was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Lovergirl
17 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 7 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic A 4965
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic A4965
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper label
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic 49-05100
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSS 169789-2E D G1 BRunout A
XSS 169790-1C ⁀⁀ ⁀⁀ M G1 A6Runout B
XSS 169789Label A
XSS 169790Label B
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-04619
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P ZSS 169787-2EA Side runout, etched
P ZSS 169788-1A ⁀⁀ ⁀⁀B Side runout, etched
ZSS 169787Label Side A
ZSS 169788Label Side B
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic 49-05100Epic 49 05100
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Epic ES 1021First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Australia | Epic ES 12133First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Australia | Epic ES 1021First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Australia | Epic ES 12133First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | Brazil | Epic 46.629First year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | Canada | Epic 34 04619First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Epic ES 1021First year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | Philippines | Epic ES-20037 / Epic 34-04619First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Epic TA 4965First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Epic A 4965First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Epic A4965First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | US | Epic 49-05100First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Epic 34-04619First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | US | Epic 34-04619First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Epic 49-05100 / Epic 49 05100First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- ALovergirl (Extended Remix)5:53
- BLovergirl (Instrumental)6:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lovergirl are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Lovergirl are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Lovergirl first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, US, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Epic TA 4965.
How do I tell if my copy of Lovergirl is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TA 4965, A 4965, A4965, 49-05100) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TA 4965 A1 and TA 4965 B2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lovergirl 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.
