US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 0-21398
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
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Vinyl pressings
Shirlee
by Unity 2 · 1989
11 pressings4 countriesRagga HipHopHip Hop
Shirlee 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 Shirlee
6 pressings came out in 1989, 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 7-19936
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7-19936-ALabel Side A
7-19936-BLabel Side B
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records PRO-A-3818
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
SRC PRO-A1-3818 SR-1 1-1A-Side Runout Etching
SRC PRO-A2-3818 SR-1 1-1B-Side Runout Etching
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 7599-22706-7Warner Bros. Records W2706
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 7599-22706-7Warner Bros. Records W2706
- Format
- 7", Single
Germany
1989- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 7599-21398-0Warner Bros. Records W 2706 T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 759 921398-0-AA Stamped
R/S Alsdorf 759 921398-0-BB Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 7599-22706-7 / Warner Bros. Records W2706First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 7599-22706-7 / Warner Bros. Records W2706First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records 7599-21398-0 / Warner Bros. Records W 2706 TFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | US | Warner Bros. Records 0-21398First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | US | Warner Bros. Records PRO-A-3818First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Warner Bros. Records 7-19936First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1990s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | UK | Warner Bros. Records W9768T / Warner Bros. Records W9768(T)12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Warner Bros. Records W97687" | 7" |
| 1990 | UK | Warner Bros. Records W2706T / Warner Bros. Records W 2706 (T)12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | UK | Warner Bros. Records SAM 67012", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Warner Bros. Records SAM 64712", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Shirlee (LP Version)4:40
- A2Shirlee (Remix/Edit)3:28
- B1Shirlee (Remix)4:51
- B2Shirlee (Instrumental)4:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shirlee are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Shirlee are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was Shirlee first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, Europe, Germany. One of them is Warner Bros. Records 0-21398.
How do I tell if my copy of Shirlee is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0-21398, 7-19936, PRO-A-3818, 7599-22706-7) 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 Shirlee 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.