Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- Hansa 609 640
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
Blue SystemSorry Little Sarah
Vinyl pressings
Sorry Little Sarah
by Blue System · 1987
11 pressings9 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronic
Sorry Little Sarah was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Sorry Little Sarah
11 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 9 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.
Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- Hansa 109 469
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DS 109469 A-1/9-87Runout side A, variant 1
DS 109469 B-1/9-87 IIRunout side B, variant 1
DS 109469 A-1/9-87 IIRunout side A, variant 2
DS 109469 B-1/9-87 IIRunout side B, variant 2
Australia
1987- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 104840
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Denmark
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mega Records MRCX 122267
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Hansa 609 469
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM 609469 A-1/9-87Runout side A
DM 609469 B-1/9-87Runout side B
Greece
1987- Label and catalog number
- Three Eggs THREE EGGS 7519
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | RCA Victor 104840First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Denmark | Mega Records MRCX 122267First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Hansa 609 469First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | Hansa 609 640First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Germany | Hansa 109 469First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Greece | Three Eggs THREE EGGS 7519First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Portugal | Hansa 109 469 / Hansa 109469First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCS 2267First year7", Stereo | 7", Stereo |
| 1987 | South Africa | Gallo GRC SSC 6057First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Hansa 1A 109469 / Ariola 1A 109469First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Ariola 3A 609469First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ASorry Little Sarah3:35
- BBig Boys Don't Cry3:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sorry Little Sarah are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Sorry Little Sarah are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Sorry Little Sarah first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Germany, Australia, Denmark, Europe and more. One of them is Hansa 609 640.
How do I tell if my copy of Sorry Little Sarah is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 609 640, 109 469, 104840, MRCX 122267) 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 Sorry Little Sarah 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.
