UK
September 23, 1996- Label and catalog number
- Internal LIARX 35Internal 850 719-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LIARX 35 A2 - SMCRunout side A, hand-etched
MIKE'S / S.D. THE EXCHANGE LIARX B.1Runout side B, hand-etched
CJ BollandSugar Is Sweeter
Vinyl pressings
Sugar Is Sweeter
by CJ Bolland · 1996
12 pressings5 countriesBreakbeatHouseBreaksTechno
Sugar Is Sweeter was first pressed on vinyl in 1996. 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 Sugar Is Sweeter
7 pressings came out in 1996, 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
1996- Label and catalog number
- Internal LIEXDJ 35
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
LIEXDJ 35 A-1 [SNA Logo] MIKE'S/S.D THE EXCHANGESide A runout etched
LIEXDJ 35 B.1 [SNA Logo] MIKE'S/S.D THE EXCHANGESide B runout etched
US
1996- Label and catalog number
- FFRR 697 120 102-1
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
697-120-102-1 A F/W RCESide A
697-120-102-1 BSide B
US
1996- Label and catalog number
- FFRR 697-120 102-1DJ
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1996- Label and catalog number
- FFRR 697-120 102-1DJ
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Italy
1996- Label and catalog number
- Internal 575771-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
5757711 1 520Runout side A
5757711 2 520Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Italy | Internal 575771-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1996 | UK | Internal LIEXDJ 35First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1996 | UK & Europe | Internal LIARX 35 / Internal 575 771-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | US | FFRR 697-120 102-1DJFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1996 | US | FFRR 697 120 102-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1996 | US | FFRR 697-120 102-1DJFirst year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1996 | UK | Internal LIARX 35 / Internal 850 719-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1997 | France | More Vinyl 275512", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | UK | Not On Label (CJ Bolland) CJB00112", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
| 2008 | US | TSA TSA-008 / TSA T-812", Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| ? | UK | Sugar Daddy cjb001a12", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 12", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Sugar Is Sweeter (Original Mix)5:00
- A2Sugar Is Sweeter (Insuline Injection Mix)6:13
- B1Sugar Is Sweeter (Armand's Drum 'n Bass Mix)8:37
- B2Sugar Is Sweeter (Monkey Mafia Mix)5:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sugar Is Sweeter are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Sugar Is Sweeter are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1996 and 2008.
When was Sugar Is Sweeter first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1996, in UK, US, Italy, UK & Europe. One of them is Internal LIARX 35, released September 23, 1996.
How do I tell if my copy of Sugar Is Sweeter is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LIARX 35, LIEXDJ 35, 697 120 102-1, 697-120 102-1DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LIARX 35 A2 - SMC and MIKE'S / S.D. THE EXCHANGE LIARX B.1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sugar Is Sweeter 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.