Vinyl pressings
by Tom Jones · 1971
She's A Lady / My Way was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
57 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 29 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.
DR.48542-T1-1CRunout side A, variant 1
DR.48543-T1-1CRunout side B, variant 1
DR-48542-T1-1C 2 BRunout side A, variant 2, stamped
DR-48543-T1-1C V BRunout side B, variant 2, stamped
DR-48542-T1-1CRun-out etching
DR-48543-T1-1CRun-out etching
DR 48542Label
DR 48543Label
DR.48542-T1-1C UM 1Run-out etching A
DR.48543-T1-1C UM 1Run-out etching B
DR.48542Label A
DR.48543Label B
DR-48542-T1-1C BA 1 JTSide A Run-out stamped
DR-48543-T1-1C BG 1 JTSide B Run-out stamped
DR 48542Side A Label
(DR.48543)Side B Label
DR-48542-T1-1CSide A Run-out stamped
DR-48543-T1-1CSide B Run-out stamped
DR 48542Side A Label
DR.48543Side B Label
DR-48542-T1-1CRun-out etching
DR-48543-T1-1CRun-out etching
DR 48542Label
DR 48543Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Argentina | London Records DLM 5108First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Australia | Decca Y-9440First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Australia | Decca Y-9440First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Belgium | Decca 105-26.265YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Belgium | Decca 105/26.265-YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Brazil | London Records 7-LD-7048 / London Records 7LD-7048First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1971 | Brazil | London Records 7L-6084First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Canada | Parrot PAR 40058First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Chile | London Records DLM 17253First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Costa Rica | Parrot 6000First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Denmark | Decca F 13113 / Decca F 13 113First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Denmark | Decca F.13113 / Decca F 13 113First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | France | Decca 84.102 BFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | France | Decca F 13.113 B7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1971 | France | Decca F 13.113 / Decca 13.113First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | US | TVT Records TVT 6942-0P12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Decca 125/79.639-Y / Decca 125-79.639Y7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Belgium | Decca 105/26.265-Y / Decca 105-26.265Y7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Belgium | Decca 105/26.265-Y / Decca 105/26.265Y7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Lebanon | Decca F.131137", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Peru | London Records 111867", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Portugal | Decca P-F 131137", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
67 vinyl pressings of She's A Lady / My Way are listed here, from 30 countries, released between 1971 and 2000.
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, US, France, Argentina and more. One of them is Decca F.13113.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F.13113, F 13113, 45 PAR 40058, 45-40058) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DR.48542-T1-1C and DR.48543-T1-1C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
