US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Stang Records ST-5057
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ST 12061-GMRunout A
ST-12062-GMRunout B
ST - 1206 1 - GMLabel A
ST - 1206 2 - GMLabel B
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Vinyl pressings
Girls
by The Moments · 1974
23 pressings12 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Girls was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Girls
7 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 3 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Stang Records ST 5057
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ST-12061-GMSide A Label
ST-12062-GMSide A Label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Stang Records ST-5057
- Format
- 7", Promo, Stereo, Mono
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Stang Records ST-5057
- Format
- 7", Promo
- Runout / matrix
1̶-̶0̶ ST-12061-GM 0-1Etched side A
1̶-̶0̶ ST-12061-GM 0-1 XEtched side B
12061-GM SPLabel sides A & B
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6146 401
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- Stang Records ST 5057
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ST 5057-ASSide A Label
ST 5057-BSSide B Label
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.
1970s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Philips 6146 401First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Canada | Stang Records ST 5057First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Canada | Stang Records ST 5057First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | Stang Records ST-5057First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | US | Stang Records ST-5057First year7", Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1974 | US | Stang Records ST 5057First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | Stang Records ST-5057First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Belgium | Philips 6146 4017" | 7" |
| 1975 | Germany | Philips 6146 4017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Germany | Philips 6146 4017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Ireland | Philips 6146 3027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Japan | Philips SFL-20227", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | Japan | Philips SFL-20227", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Philips 6146 4017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Philips 6146 4017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AGirls (Part I)3:05
- BGirls (Part II)3:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Girls are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Girls are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Girls first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, Australia, Canada. One of them is Stang Records ST-5057.
How do I tell if my copy of Girls is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST-5057, ST 5057, 6146 401) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST 12061-GM and ST-12062-GM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Girls 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.