Austria
1991- Label and catalog number
- GiG Records GIG 666 232
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
666232 A HM DMMRunout A, stamped
666232 B HM DMMRunout B, stamped
Beat 4 FeetSister Soul & Mr. Beat
Vinyl pressings
Sister Soul & Mr. Beat
by Beat 4 Feet · 1991
11 pressings6 countriesHip-HouseElectronic
Sister Soul & Mr. Beat was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Sister Soul & Mr. Beat
10 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Austria
1991- Label and catalog number
- GiG Records GIG 666 236
- Format
- 12"
Austria
1991- Label and catalog number
- GiG Records GIG 111 232
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
111232 A HMRunout A, etched
111232 B HMRunout B, etched
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Desire Records WANTX 48P
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Desire Records WANTX 48
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Desire Records WANT 48
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
WANT 48 -A-1 LYN 29375 [Unidentified signature]Runout A-side etched
WANT 48 -B-1 LYN 29376 [Unidentified signature]Runout B-side etched
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.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Austria | GiG Records GIG 666 232First year12", Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Austria | GiG Records GIG 666 236First year12" | 12" |
| 1991 | Austria | GiG Records GIG 111 232First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Europe | GiG Records 9031-74169-0First year12" | 12" |
| 1991 | Germany | GiG Records 9031-74168-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Italy | Pan Pot Pan Pot 91.04First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Desire Records WANTX 48First yearWhite Label, Promo, 12" · Promo | White Label, Promo, 12" · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Desire Records WANTX 48PFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Desire Records WANTX 48First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Desire Records WANT 48First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Zoo Entertainment 72445-14038-112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- ASister Soul & Mr. Beat3:50
- BU Don't Have 2 Stay4:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sister Soul & Mr. Beat are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Sister Soul & Mr. Beat are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Sister Soul & Mr. Beat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in Austria, UK, Europe, Germany and more. One of them is GiG Records GIG 666 232.
How do I tell if my copy of Sister Soul & Mr. Beat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GIG 666 232, GIG 666 236, GIG 111 232, WANTX 48P) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 666232 A HM DMM and 666232 B HM DMM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sister Soul & Mr. Beat 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.