UK
March 15, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Siren SRN 108
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SRN 108 A1ULabel side A
SRN 108 B1ULabel side B
Cutting Crew(Between A) Rock And A Hard Place
Vinyl pressings
(Between A) Rock And A Hard Place
by Cutting Crew · 1989
17 pressings9 countriesSoft RockRock
(Between A) Rock And A Hard Place 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 (Between A) Rock And A Hard Place
17 pressings came out in 1989, 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.
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Siren SRNT 108
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
̶S̶R̶N̶T̶-̶1̶0̶8̶-̶A̶3̶U̶ SRNT 108-A-3U-1-1 MASTERDISKSide A runout
SRNT-108-B3U-1-1Side B runout
SRNT 108-A1USide A label
SRNT 108-B1USide B label
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Siren SRN 108
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SRN-108-A3U-1-1 MASTERDISKRunout etched/stamped side A
SRN 108 B-1U-1-1 SRN - 108-B1U DRunout etched/stamped side B
SRN 108 A1ULabel side A
SRN 108 B1ULabel side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Siren SRNT 108
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
SRNT 108 A-3U-1-1 MASTERDISKSide A [Typed with SRNT-108-A3U scored out]
SRNT-108-B3U-1-1Side B [Etched]
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Siren SRNTP 108
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Poster Sleeve
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 7-99215
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australasia | Siren SRN 108First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Australia | Siren SRN 108First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Canada | Virgin VS1490First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Canada | Virgin JUKE 9490 / Siren JUKE 9490First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Germany | Virgin 612 155-213First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Italy | Virgin VINX 238 / Siren VINX 238First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | Italy | Virgin Dischi srl Edizioni Musicali VIN 45302First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Japan | Virgin Japan VJP-17First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Siren SRNT 108First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Siren SRN 108First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Siren SRNT 108First year12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1989 | UK | Siren SRNTP 108First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1989 | US | Virgin PR 2686First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Virgin 7-99215First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Virgin 7-99215First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- A(Between A) Rock And A Hard Place3:48
- BCard House4:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of (Between A) Rock And A Hard Place are there?
17 vinyl pressings of (Between A) Rock And A Hard Place are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was (Between A) Rock And A Hard Place first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, Europe, Australasia and more. One of them is Siren SRN 108, released March 15, 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of (Between A) Rock And A Hard Place is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SRN 108, SRNT 108, SRNTP 108, 7-99215) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SRN 108 A1U and SRN 108 B1U. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is (Between A) Rock And A Hard Place 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.
