UK
1993- Label and catalog number
- Metronome ACEB 1Metronome 855 026-1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox
Vinyl pressings
The Sign
by Ace Of Base · 1993
18 pressings10 countriesEuro HouseElectronic
The Sign was first pressed on vinyl in 1993. 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 The Sign
4 pressings came out in 1993, 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.
Europe
October 1993- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 855 027-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
855 027-1-ARunout side A, stamped
855 027-1-BRunout side B, stamped
Europe
1993- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 855 026-7Barclay 855 026-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
08-13112-00-1A 8 55026-7Runout Side A, stamped
08-13122-00-1B 1 855026-7Runout Side B, stamped
ARunout Side A + B
Scandinavia
1993- Label and catalog number
- Mega Records MRCX 122592
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
08-26800-20-1A 1 MRCX 122592A-Side Runout - Variant 1
08-26800-20-1B 1 MRCX 122592B-Side Runout - Variant 1
08-26800-20-1A 1 MRCX 122592 AA-Side Runout - Variant 2
08-26800-20-1B 1 MRCX 122592 AB-Side Runout - Variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Europe | Metronome 855 026-7 / Barclay 855 026-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1993 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCX 122592First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1993 | UK | Metronome ACEB 1 / Metronome 855 026-1First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1993 | Europe | Metronome 855 027-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1994 | Germany | Metronome 855 707-112", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1994 | Japan | Arista 07822-12673-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1994 | Philippines | Metronome PLC93-084 / Polycosmic Records PLC93-0847" | 7" |
| 1994 | Philippines | Metronome P12-035 / PolyCosmic Records P12-03512", Single | 12", Single |
| 1994 | Philippines | Metronome PLC93-084 / Polycosmic Records PLC93-0847", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCX 12263612", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1994 | South Korea | Arista 07822-12673-112", Numbered, Promo · Promo, Numbered | 12", Numbered, Promo · Promo, Numbered |
| 1994 | Spain | Polydor 855 027-1 / Metronome 855027-112", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1994 | UK | Metronome ACEX 1 / Metronome 855 027-112", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1994 | US | Arista 07822-12673-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1994 | Zimbabwe | ZMC SP DGR 12567", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | !K7 Records ACE77", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Picture Disc, Stereo · Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Picture Disc, Stereo · Picture disc |
Tracklist
- AThe Sign (Radio Edit)3:09
- BThe Sign (Long Version)4:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Sign are there?
18 vinyl pressings of The Sign are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1993 and 2020.
When was The Sign first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in UK, Europe, Scandinavia. One of them is Metronome ACEB 1.
How do I tell if my copy of The Sign is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ACEB 1, 855 027-1, 855 026-7, MRCX 122592) 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 The Sign 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.
