Netherlands
1982- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 104.780Dance Records 104.780
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
104.780 - A1Runout side A
104.780 - B1Runout side B
140.780 ALabel side A
140.780 BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
Lady
by Wayne Wade · 1982
24 pressings9 countriesReggae-PopReggae
Lady was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Lady
14 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Netherlands
1982- Label and catalog number
- Break Records ex 308350
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Netherlands
1982- Label and catalog number
- Dance Records 600 661Ariola 600 661
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
Netherlands
1982- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 104.594
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic TA 3457
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic A 3457
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Europe | Ariola 600.661 / Ariola 600661First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | Europe | Ariola 104 780 / Ariola 104 780-100First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Europe | Ariola 600.661 / Ariola 600661First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | France | M Music 812740.7 / M Music 812740-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Ariola 104.780 / Dance Records 104.780First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Break Records ex 308350First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Dance Records 600 661 / Ariola 600 661First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Ariola 104.594First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Scandinavia | Ariola ARI 8330First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | Epic TA 3457First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | Epic A 3457First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1982 | UK | Epic A 3457First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | US | K & K Records PKD 1986First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | US | K & K Records PKD 1986First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | South Africa | CBS SSC 54787", Single | 7", Single |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Scandinavia | Ariola 104 7807", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | M Music 812740.7 / M Music 812740-77", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Dee Jay7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Dee Jay7", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | UK | Ariwa ARI 2567", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ALady3:45
- BBreezin'3:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lady are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Lady are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1982 and 1991.
When was Lady first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Netherlands, UK, US, Europe and more. One of them is Ariola 104.780.
How do I tell if my copy of Lady is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 104.780, ex 308350, 600 661, 104.594) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 104.780 - A1 and 104.780 - B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lady 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.