UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company EJSDJ 22
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
EJS 22 A-1U-1-Q3A-side runout, stamped
EJS 22 B-1U-1-Q1AA-side runout, stamped
Miles COPYMASTERSRunouts, etched
Elton JohnSacrifice / Healing Hands
Vinyl pressings
Sacrifice / Healing Hands
by Elton John · 1990
11 pressings5 countriesDowntempoElectronicRock
Sacrifice / Healing Hands was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Sacrifice / Healing Hands
2 pressings came out in 1990, 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.
Mexico
1990- Label and catalog number
- PolyGram S/N 915
- 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.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Belgium | The Rocket Record Company EJS 227", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1990 | Mexico | PolyGram S/N 915First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Spain | The Rocket Record Company 875 809-1 / Phonogram 875 809-112", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1990 | UK | The Rocket Record Company EJS 227", Single, Jukebox, Reissue | 7", Single, Jukebox, Reissue |
| 1990 | UK | The Rocket Record Company EJSDJ 22First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | The Rocket Record Company EJS 22 / The Rocket Record Company 875 808-77", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1990 | UK | The Rocket Record Company EJS 22 / The Rocket Record Company 875 808-77", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1990 | UK | The Rocket Record Company EJS 22 / The Rocket Record Company 875 808-77", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1990 | UK | The Rocket Record Company EJS 2212 / Phonogram 875 809-112", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | The Rocket Record Company EJS 227", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Colombia | The Rocket Record Company 875808-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Sacrifice5:03
- A2Healing Hands4:17
- BDurban Deep5:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sacrifice / Healing Hands are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Sacrifice / Healing Hands are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Sacrifice / Healing Hands first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, Mexico. One of them is The Rocket Record Company EJSDJ 22.
How do I tell if my copy of Sacrifice / Healing Hands is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EJSDJ 22, S/N 915) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EJS 22 A-1U-1-Q3 and EJS 22 B-1U-1-Q1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sacrifice / Healing Hands 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.
