Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Antagon ALP 3215
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ALP · 3215 - ASide A runout
ALP · 3215 · BSide B runout
Fats DominoSleeping On The Job
Vinyl pressings
Sleeping On The Job
by Fats Domino · 1979
12 pressings6 countriesRock & RollRhythm & BluesRockFunk / Soul
Sleeping On The Job was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 On The Job
10 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Antagon ALP-PD 3215
- Format
- LP, Album, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
ALP.3215-ASide A runout
ALP.3215.BSide B runout
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Antagon ALP 3215
- Format
- LP, Album · Blue Vinyl
- Runout / matrix
ALP · 3215 - ARunout side A, etched
ALP · 3215 · BRunout side B, etched
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Antagon ALP 3215
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ALP ⋅ 3215 ⋅ ARunout side A
ALP ⋅ 3215 ⋅ BRunout side B
ALP 3215/1Label side A
ALP 3215/2Label side B
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Antagon LP 3215
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ALP 3215Side 1
BLP 3215Side 2
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Antagon ALP 3215
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ALP 3215/1Label side A
ALP 3215/2Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | France | Sonopresse 2S 068-63.206First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | Antagon ALP 3215First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Antagon ALP-PD 3215First yearLP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1979 | Germany | Antagon ALP 3215First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | Germany | Antagon ALP 3215First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Antagon LP 3215First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | Antagon ALP 3215First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Killroy KIL 19910 KLFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Norway | Talent TLS 3052First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Sonet SNTF 793First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | F D Records WB-1200ALP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On LabelLP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
Tracklist
- A1Sleeping On The Job3:20
- A2After Hours5:21
- A3When I Lost My Baby5:21
- A4Something About You Baby2:45
- A5Move With The Groove2:45
- B1Any Old Time3:13
- B2Shame On You3:02
- B3"I Just Can't Get" (New Orleans Off My Mind)2:38
- B4The Girl I Love3:38
- B5Love Me3:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sleeping On The Job are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Sleeping On The Job are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Sleeping On The Job first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Germany, UK, France, Netherlands and more. One of them is Antagon ALP 3215.
How do I tell if my copy of Sleeping On The Job is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ALP 3215, ALP-PD 3215, LP 3215, SNTF 793) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ALP · 3215 - A and ALP · 3215 · B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sleeping On The Job 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.
