Madonna — Like a Virgin
Known pressings
31 distinct releases are catalogued for this album. Year, country, label and catalogue number are what identify a pressing — match all four before you buy.
| Year | Country | Label | Catalogue # | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | GB | Sire Records | 925 181-1 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1984 | JP | Sire Records | 32XD-102 | CD — First Japanese release with Stickered OBI-strip. |
| 1984 | JP | Sire Records | P-13033 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1984 | US | Sire Records | 9 25157-1 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1984 | US | Sire Records | 9 25157-2 | CD — Made in USA by DADC |
| 1984 | US | Sire Records | W2-25157 | CD |
| 1984 | XE | Sire Records | 925 157-1 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1985 | GB | Sire Records | 925 181-1, WX 20 | Vinyl |
| 1985 | XE | Sire Records | 7599-25181-2 | CD — WE 851 |
| 1985 | XE | Sire Records | 925 181-1, WX 20 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1988 | JP | Sire Records | 43P2-0001 | CD |
| 1989 | BG | Балкантон | BTA 11999 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1989 | JP | Sire Records | 18P2-2701 | CD |
| 1995 | CA | Sire Records | CD 25157 | CD |
| 1997 | JP | Sire Records | WPCR-1156 | CD |
| 2001 | AU | Warner Bros. Records | 9362479012 | CD |
| 2001 | CA | Warner Bros. Records | CDW 47901 | CD |
| 2001 | DE | Warner Bros. Records | 9362-47901-2 | CD — remastered |
| 2001 | US | Warner Bros. Records | 9 47901-2 | CD — remastered |
| 2001 | US | BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. | 9 47901-2, D141092 | CD — BMG club edition |
| 2001 | XW | Warner Bros. Records | — | Digital Media |
| 2005 | JP | Warner Bros. Records | WPCR-75120 | CD |
| 2012 | US | Sire Records, Warner Bros. Records | — | Digital Media — hi-res audio |
| 2012 | XW | Sire Records, Warner Bros. Records | — | Digital Media — hi-res audio |
| 2016 | JP | Sire Records | WPCR-17078 | CD — mini LP |
| 2018 | US | Sire Records | RCV1-25157 | 12" Vinyl |
| 2018 | XE | Sire Records | 603497860739, RCV1-25157 | 12" Vinyl — limited edition white vinyl |
| — | XE | Sire Records | 7599-25181-2 | CD — WE 835 |
| — | XE | Sire Records | 7599-25181-2, WE 851 | CD |
| — | XE | Sire Records | 925 181-2 | CD — no price code |
| — | XE | Sire Records | 925 181-2, WE 851 | CD |
What to hunt
Ten editions worth chasing for this album, from the original first pressing to promo and audiophile issues.
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Original first pressing Vinyl
Madonna "Like a Virgin" first press original vinyl
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Early country pressing Vinyl
Madonna "Like a Virgin" early pressing vinyl
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Promo / white label Vinyl
Madonna "Like a Virgin" promo white label vinyl
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Limited / numbered edition Vinyl
Madonna "Like a Virgin" limited numbered vinyl
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Audiophile pressing Vinyl
Madonna "Like a Virgin" audiophile vinyl pressing
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Early CD pressing CD
Madonna "Like a Virgin" first press early CD
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Japan pressing CD
Madonna "Like a Virgin" Japan CD pressing
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West Germany / early Europe pressing CD
Madonna "Like a Virgin" West Germany early CD pressing
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Promo / sample CD CD
Madonna "Like a Virgin" promo sample CD
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Audiophile / limited CD CD
Madonna "Like a Virgin" audiophile limited CD