France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Orfeus 900.071
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
990071 ASide A runout, etched
990071 BSide B runout, etched
[Areacem logo]Side A & B runouts, stamped
Vinyl pressings
Sorry
by Grace Jones · 1976
18 pressings9 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Sorry was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Sorry
10 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 6 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.
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Orfeus 990.141
- Format
- 7"
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Beam Junction 45-BJ 102
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Beam Junction 12-BJ 1001Beam Junction 12BJ1001
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BJM DISCO 1001 ̶B̶ ̶A BEST B̶T̶M̶-̶1̶0̶0̶1̶-̶B̶ TM/JRSide A runout
BMJ DISCO 1001 ̶A̶ ̶B BEST TM/JR F/WSide B runout
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Beam Junction 12-BJ 1001
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
BJM DISCO 1001 A BEST TM/JRA-side runout groove inscription
BMJ DISCO 1001 B BEST TM/JR F/WB-side runout groove inscription
12-BJ 1001 AA-side label
12-BJ 1001 BB-side label
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- Amour Records AM 8413
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
611-M-379 SNBEtched runout side A
611-M-380 SNBEtched runout side B
(611-M-379)Label matrix side A
(611-M-380)Label matrix side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Canada | Amour Records AM 8413First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | France | Orfeus 900.071First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1976 | France | Orfeus 990.141First year7" | 7" |
| 1976 | Germany | Ariola 17 465 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Italy | Derby DBR 9201First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Japan | Victor VIP-2495First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Japan | Victor VIP-2495First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | US | Beam Junction 45-BJ 102First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | US | Beam Junction 12-BJ 1001 / Beam Junction 12BJ1001First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Beam Junction 45-BJ-1027", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1976 | US | Beam Junction 12-BJ 1001First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Brazil | Top Tape TDM-40212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Brazil | Top Tape CS-02577", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Scramble MS 40.1212" | 12" |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Scramble SRS 510.0067", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | France | Clever 13611 / Carrere 13.6117", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASorry3:58
- BThat's The Trouble3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sorry are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Sorry are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1976 and 1984.
When was Sorry first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in France, US, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Orfeus 900.071.
How do I tell if my copy of Sorry is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 900.071, 990.141, 45-BJ 102, 12-BJ 1001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 990071 A and 990071 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sorry 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.
