Vinyl pressings
by Enigma · 1990
Sadeness Part I 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.
26 pressings came out in 1990, 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.
010 DS113703 A-2 IIRunout side A, variant 1
011 DS113703 B-5 IIRunout side B, variant 1
010 DS113703 A-2 IIRunout side A, variant 2
010 DS113703 B-4 IIRunout side B, variant 2
008 DM613703 A-1Runout variant 1, A-side
008 DM613703 B-1Runout variant 1, B-side
008 DM613703 A-2Runout variant 2, A-side
008 DM613703 B-1Runout variant 2, B-side
008 DM613703 A-1Stamped runout side A, variant 1
008 DM613703 B-1Stamped runout side B, variant 1
008 DM 613703 A-1 ⅡStamped runout side A, variant 2
010 DM 613703 B-2 IIIStamped runout side B, variant 2
008 DS113703 A-1Runout side A, stamped
008 DS113703 B-1Runout side B, stamped
S 113 703 ALabel side A
S 113 703 BLabel side B
010 DS113703 A-2 IIRunout side A, variant 1
010 DS113703 B-4 IIRunout,side B, variant 1
010 DS113703 A-3Runout side A, variant 2
010 DS113703 B-3Runout side B, variant 2
DINS 101 A-1U-1-1- Q1 D TOWN HOUSE DMMSide A runout, stamped & etched variant 1
DINS 101 B-1U-1- Q1 D TOWN HOUSE DMMSide B runout, stamped & etched variant 1
DINS 101 A-1U-1-1- Q4 DSide A runout, stamped variant 2
DINS 101 B-1U-1- Q1 DSide B runout, stamped variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | Virgin DINST 101First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Australia | Virgin DINS 101 / Virgin 113 703First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Bolivia | EMI E-SM 60002First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Virgin 113 703First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Europe | Virgin 613 703First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Virgin 613 70312", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1990 | Europe | Virgin 613 703First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Virgin 113 703First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Europe | Virgin 113 703First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | France | Virgin 90648First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1990 | France | Virgin 90648 / Virgin 90 648First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | France | Virgin 90 648 / Virgin 90648First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Greece | Virgin VG 2170Z / Virgin 2170 ZFirst year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | Italy | Virgin VIN 703First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Philippines | Virgin VAS-91-4079 / Virgin DINS 101First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Europe | Virgin 0602537540570 / Universal 06025375405707", Picture Disc, Limited Edition · Limited, Picture disc | 7", Picture Disc, Limited Edition · Limited, Picture disc |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Germany | Universal Music Group 0602435997520 / Polydor 060243599752010", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 10", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
32 vinyl pressings of Sadeness Part I are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1990 and 2021.
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in Europe, UK, US, Italy and more. One of them is Virgin 113 703.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 113 703, 613 703, DINS 101, DINST 101) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 010 DS113703 A-2 II and 011 DS113703 B-5 II. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
