Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 612 768DEP International DEP 33-12
- Format
- 12"
UB40Homely Girl
Vinyl pressings
Homely Girl
by UB40 · 1989
15 pressings6 countriesReggaeDubReggae
Homely Girl was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Homely Girl
11 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 112 768Virgin 112 768 100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DS 112768 A-1 / 10-89 IIRunout side A, variant 1
DS 112768 B-1 / 10-89Runout side B, variant 1
DS112768 A-2/ 11-89Runout side B, variant 2
DS112768 B-2/ 11-89Runout side B, variant 2
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 112 768Virgin 112 768 100
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DS 112768 A-2/11-89 IIRunout Side A, variant 1
DS 112768 B-2/11-89Runout Side B, variant 1
DS 112768 A-2/11-89Runout Side A, variant 2
DS 112768 B-2/11-89Runout Side B, variant 2
UK
November 6, 1989- Label and catalog number
- DEP International DEP 33DEP International 112 768 100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Paper labels
- Runout / matrix
DEP 33 A-3U-1-1Runout, A-side, stamped, variant 1
DEP 33 B-2U-1-1Runout, B-side, stamped, variant 1
DEP 33 A-2U-1-1Runout, A-side, stamped, variant 2
DEP 33 B-3U-1-1Runout, B-side, stamped, variant 2
UK
November 6, 1989- Label and catalog number
- DEP International DEP 33-12DEP International 612 768 213
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DEP 3312 A- 1U-1-1 DRunout, side A
DEP 3312 B- 1U-1-1 DRunout, side B
DEP 33-12ALabel, side A
DEP 33-12BLabel, side B
UK
November 6, 1989- Label and catalog number
- DEP International DEP 33
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
DEP 33 A-1U-1-Q2Side A runout, stamped, variant 1
DEP 33 B-1U-1-Q2Side B runout, stamped, variant 1
DEP 33 A-1U-1-Q2 SRZSide A runout, stamped/etched, variant 2
DEP 33 B-1U-1-Q2 D -Side B runout, stamped, variant 2
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.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australasia | Virgin DEP 33 / DEP International DEP 33First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Australia | Virgin DEP 33-12 / Virgin 612 768 213First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | Virgin 612 768 / DEP International DEP 33-12First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | Europe | Virgin 112 768 / Virgin 112 768 100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Virgin 112 768 / Virgin 112 768 100First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Italy | DEP International DEP 33First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | DEP International DEP 33-1212", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1989 | UK | DEP International DEP 33-1212", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1989 | UK | DEP International DEP 33First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | DEP International DEP 33First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | DEP International DEP 33 / DEP International 112 768 100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | DEP International DEP 33-12 / DEP International 612 768 213First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | DEP International DEP 33First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | France | Virgin 90665 / Virgin 90 6657", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | France | Virgin 8057712", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AHomely Girl3:22
- BGator (Instrumental)4:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Homely Girl are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Homely Girl are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1989 and 1991.
When was Homely Girl first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Europe, UK, Australasia, Australia and more. One of them is Virgin 612 768.
How do I tell if my copy of Homely Girl is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 612 768, 112 768, DEP 33, DEP 33-12) 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 Homely 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.
