UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 9568CBS 9568
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Plastic Labels
Bruce SpringsteenSherry Darling
Vinyl pressings
Sherry Darling
by Bruce Springsteen · 1981
15 pressings5 countriesRock & RollRock
Sherry Darling was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Sherry Darling
11 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 4 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 9568
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 9568
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Withdrawn
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 9568CBS 9568
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Solid Centre, Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
CBS-S 9568⋅A⋅1 TimTom ∴ [or ᐱ]Runout side A, etched
CBS S 9568 B2 [CBS-S-9493-B2 etched & scratched] ∴ [or ᐱ]Runout side B, stamped
Europe
1981- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 9568CBS 9568
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
01-9568-1A-1 ASide A runout, stamped
01-9568-2B-1 ASide B runout, stamped
Europe
1981- Label and catalog number
- CBS 9568CBS CBS 9568
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Solid Centre, Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
CBS 9568 A1Variant 1: runout side A, etched
CBS 9568 B2Variant 1: runout side B, stamped
CBS-S 9568⋅A⋅1 3 7 TimTom AVariant 2: runout side A
CBS S 9568 B2 ̶C̶B̶S̶-̶S̶-̶9̶4̶9̶3̶-̶B̶2̶ 3 5 AVariant 2: runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Europe | CBS CBS 9568 / CBS 9568First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Europe | CBS 9568 / CBS CBS 9568First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Europe | CBS CBS 9568First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Germany | CBS CBS S 9568 / CBS 9568First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Spain | CBS CBS 9568First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Spain | CBS CBS 9568First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1981 | Spain | CBS CBS 9568First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | CBS CBS 9568 / CBS 9568First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | CBS CBS 9568First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | UK | CBS CBS 9568First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1981 | UK | CBS CBS 9568 / CBS 9568First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | Spain | CBS CBS 95687", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1984 | Spain | CBS CBS 95687", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | Spain | CBS CBS 95687", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | CBS SSC 51787", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ASherry Darling3:59
- BBe True3:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sherry Darling are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Sherry Darling are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1981 and 1985.
When was Sherry Darling first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, Europe, Germany, Spain. One of them is CBS CBS 9568.
How do I tell if my copy of Sherry Darling is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS 9568, 9568, CBS S 9568) 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 Sherry Darling 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.
