US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WBS49500
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
WBS-49500 WCA-9012-S SRI F5-SP- MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide A
SRC WBS-49500XCA-9023-S SRI F6 I - 2 MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide B
Fleetwood MacSisters Of The Moon
Vinyl pressings
Sisters Of The Moon
by Fleetwood Mac · 1979
11 pressings7 countriesRock
Sisters Of The Moon 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 Sisters Of The Moon
7 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.
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WBS49500
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WBS-49500 WCA-9012-S LW1 F1 • MASTERED BY CAPITOL ✲✲Runout side A, variant 1
WBS-49500 XCA-9032-S LW1 F1 • MASTERED BY CAPITOL 2 ✲✲Runout side B, variant 1
WBS-49500 WCA-9012-S LW2 F2 • MASTERED BY CAPITOL ✲✲Runout side A, variant 2
WBS-49500 XCA-9032-S LW1 F1 • 2 MASTERED BY CAPITOL 2 ✲✲Runout side B, variant 2
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 17 639
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MPO WEA 17639 ARunout side A
MPO WEA 17639 BRunout side B
Japan
1979- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records P-590W
- Format
- 7", Single
New Zealand
1979- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WBS 49500
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WBS-49500
- Format
- 45 RPM, 7", Promo
- Runout / matrix
WCA 9012 DJS
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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records WBS-49500First year45 RPM, 7", Promo · Promo | 45 RPM, 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | France | Warner Bros. Records 17 639First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-590WFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-590WFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Warner Bros. Records WBS 49500First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Warner Bros. Records WBS49500First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | US | Warner Bros. Records WBS49500First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Netherlands | Warner Bros. Records WB 17.6397", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Warner Bros. Records WBS-49500 / Warner Bros. Records WBS495007", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Warner Bros. Records WBS-49500 / Warner Bros. Records WBS495007", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 17 6327", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ASisters Of The Moon4:40
- BWalk A Thin Line3:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sisters Of The Moon are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Sisters Of The Moon are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Sisters Of The Moon first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, France, Japan, New Zealand and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records WBS49500.
How do I tell if my copy of Sisters Of The Moon is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WBS49500, 17 639, P-590W, WBS 49500) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WBS-49500 WCA-9012-S SRI F5-SP- MASTERED BY CAPITOL and SRC WBS-49500XCA-9023-S SRI F6 I - 2 MASTERED BY CAPITOL. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sisters Of The Moon 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.
