US
1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA 8879-7-RAARCA 8879-7-R
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Cowboy JunkiesSweet Jane
Vinyl pressings
Sweet Jane
by Cowboy Junkies · 1988
11 pressings7 countriesDream PopRockPop
Sweet Jane was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Sweet Jane
3 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 2 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.
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA 8759-1-RDAA
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Mexico
1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA RX-687
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Mexico | RCA RX-687First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | RCA 8879-7-RAA / RCA 8879-7-RFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | RCA 8759-1-RDAAFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Australia | RCA Victor 1050427", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | Canada | RCA 8879-7-R7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Canada | RCA 8879-7-R7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | RCA PB494177", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Japan | RCA PRTD-30387", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Cooking Vinyl FRY 008T12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Cooking Vinyl FRY 0087", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | US | RCA 8879-7-R7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ASweet Jane3:41
- B200 More Miles5:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sweet Jane are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Sweet Jane are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was Sweet Jane first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, Mexico. One of them is RCA 8879-7-RAA.
How do I tell if my copy of Sweet Jane is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8879-7-RAA, 8759-1-RDAA, RX-687) 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 Sweet Jane 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.
