UK
December 4, 1989- Label and catalog number
- CBS Atom T9
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ATOMT 9 A1 TY1 7 ΛSide A runout
ATOM T 9 B1 TY1 7 ΛSide B runout
BrosSister
Vinyl pressings
Sister
by Bros · 1989
13 pressings5 countriesSynth-popPop
Sister was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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
13 pressings came out in 1989, 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.
UK
December 4, 1989- Label and catalog number
- CBS Atom 9
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ATOM.9 A1 B TY1Runout side A
ATOM.9 B1 TY1 C <Runout side B
UK
December 4, 1989- Label and catalog number
- CBS Atom 9CBS Atom 9
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Embossed sleeve
UK
December 4, 1989- Label and catalog number
- CBS Atom T9
- Format
- 12", Single · Embossed sleeve
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- CBS ATOM G9CBS ATOM 9
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Booklet Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
ATOM 9 A1 4 1 D TY1A-side runout, variant 1
ATOM 9 B1 1 5 ΛB-side runout, variant 1
ATOM 9 A1 2 0 D TY1A-side runout, variant 2
ATOM 9 B1 TY1 2 J VB-side runout, variant 2
UK
December 4, 1989- Label and catalog number
- CBS Atom 9CBS Atom 9
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | CBS 655521 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Australia | CBS 655521 6First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | CBS 655521 6First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | CBS 655521 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Ireland | CBS Atom 9First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Spain | CBS CBS 655521 6First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Spain | CBS ARIC 2331First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | CBS ATOM G9 / CBS ATOM 9First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1989 | UK | CBS Atom T9First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | CBS Atom 9First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | CBS Atom 9 / CBS Atom 9First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | CBS Atom 9 / CBS Atom 9First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | CBS Atom T9First year12", Single | 12", Single |
Tracklist
- ASister
- BI'll Count The Hours
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sister are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Sister are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Sister first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, Australia, Europe, Ireland and more. One of them is CBS Atom T9, released December 4, 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Sister is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use Atom T9, Atom 9, ATOM G9, 655521 7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ATOMT 9 A1 TY1 7 Λ and ATOM T 9 B1 TY1 7 Λ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sister 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.
