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For Leslie Cheung’s “Leslie / Monica” on vinyl, distinguish the album title, title-track wording and actual release identity. “Monica” alone cannot replace the formal product name shown on the sleeve.
For Leslie Cheung’s “Leslie / Monica” on vinyl, distinguish the album title, title-track wording and actual release identity. “Monica” alone cannot replace the formal product name shown on the sleeve.
Transcribe the formal name from the sleeve
The front, spine, back track list and centre labels may use different wording. Record exactly where “Leslie”, “Monica” and any Chinese title appear instead of choosing a commonly used online name first.
- Keep the album and song titles in separate fields.
- The sleeve spine is an important identity field; photograph it in full.
- Use the centre-label track order to identify a wrong disc or mismatched sleeve.
Four evidence groups establish the pressing
The record label, place of publication, catalogue number and runouts on sides A and B form the release key. Sleeve colour and the artist photograph describe appearance only.
- Catalogue numbers retain prefixes, hyphens, and suffixes.
- Transcribe both runouts character by character.
- Reprint stickers, barcodes, and copyright years are recorded separately.
Identify inserts from release-specific evidence
A lyric sheet, inner sleeve, poster or flyer should be treated as original only when supported by a contemporary catalogue, sleeve reference or traceable complete copy. Do not borrow inserts from another release by the same artist.
- Record both sides and the dimensions of every insert.
- Distinguish a confirmed missing insert from one that was simply not seen.
- A later protective sleeve is not an original insert.
Frequently asked questions about this topic
Is “Monica” necessarily the formal album title?
Not necessarily. Check the sleeve, spine, centre labels and contemporary catalogue.
Does an identical sleeve establish the same pressing?
No. The record label, place of publication, catalogue number and runout inscriptions may still differ.
Can a lyric sheet from another contemporary record complete the set?
It may be retained as a later addition, but it must not be described as original.
Sources that can be checked directly
- MusicBrainz: Index of secondhand community versions: Use it only to find candidate names and releases; establish the physical pressing from the sleeve, centre labels and runouts.
- Library of Congress: Universal background for recording media (not supported for this album version): Use it only to find candidate names and releases; establish the physical pressing from the sleeve, centre labels and runouts.
A source supports only the names, specifications or history stated on that page. The variant, accessories, provenance and present condition of the item in hand must still be checked separately.
Related resources on this site
Organise the records using the fields on this page
When documenting “Leslie / Monica”, photograph the spine, track list, centre labels, runouts and every paper insert. You can send a numbered list and clear photos via WhatsApp, or call +852 9453 0784. Making contact does not mean that an appraisal or quotation has been completed. Any conclusion remains subject to verifiable records and inspection of the item.
