Denmark
1989- Label and catalog number
- Medley Records MDX 344
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
MDX-344 08-25338-20-1A-1 ARunout side A
MDX-344 08-25338-20-1B-1 ARunout side B
Vinyl pressings
Sleeping My Day Away
by D-A-D · 1989
21 pressings11 countriesCountry RockHard RockHeavy MetalRock
Sleeping My Day Away 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 Sleeping My Day Away
20 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 11 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
- Warner Bros. Records W 2775 XWarner Bros. Records W 2775
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MTEtched side A
W 2775 B 1 MTEtched side B
W 2775 A* (7599-22775-7)Label side A
W 2775 B* (7599-22775-7)Label side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records W 2775 W
- Format
- 7", Limited Edition
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records W2775TWarner Bros. Records W 2775 T
- Format
- 12", Single, Limited Edition
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Medley Records W2775P
- Format
- 7", Shape, Picture Disc
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records W2775Warner Bros. Records 759 922 775-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 92 27757First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Denmark | Medley Records MDX 344First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 922 775-7 / Warner Bros. Records W2775First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records PRO 547First yearFlexi-disc, 7", Promo, Single Sided, 45 RPM · Promo | Flexi-disc, 7", Promo, Single Sided, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1989 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records 921 361-0First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Mexico | Warner Bros. Records PRO 404First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1989 | Scandinavia | Medley Records MDS 334 / Medley Records MDS 344First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Spain | Warner Bros. Records 1.148 / WEA 1.148First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Warner Bros. Records W 2775 X / Warner Bros. Records W 2775First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1989 | UK | Warner Bros. Records W 2775 WFirst year7", Limited Edition · Limited | 7", Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1989 | UK | Warner Bros. Records W2775T / Warner Bros. Records W 2775 TFirst year12", Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1989 | UK | Medley Records W2775PFirst year7", Shape, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", Shape, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1989 | UK | Warner Bros. Records W2775 / Warner Bros. Records 759 922 775-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Medley Records W2775PFirst year7", Shape, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", Shape, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1989 | US | Warner Bros. Records 7-22775First year7" | 7" |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | Festival Records K 10048 / Liberation Records K 100487", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASleeping My Day Away4:22
- B1Ill Will (Live)2:30
- B2Overmuch (Live)4:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sleeping My Day Away are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Sleeping My Day Away are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was Sleeping My Day Away first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Denmark, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Medley Records MDX 344.
How do I tell if my copy of Sleeping My Day Away is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MDX 344, W 2775 X, W 2775 W, W2775T) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MDX-344 08-25338-20-1A-1 A and MDX-344 08-25338-20-1B-1 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sleeping My Day Away 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.