Germany
1989- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 257 362-0
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
J.T. TaylorSister Rosa
Vinyl pressings
Sister Rosa
by J.T. Taylor · 1989
10 pressings4 countriesRnB/SwingHouseElectronicHip Hop
Sister Rosa was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Sister Rosa
10 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 4 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 257 363-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Germany
1989- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 257 363-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Solid Center
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-23986
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-53730
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
MC 30128E FDS-2 ⧈-G-⧈Runout side A, etched, except [⧈-G-⧈] stamped
MC-30128RE-FDS-1 ⧈-G-⧈Runout side B, etched, except [⧈-G-⧈] stamped
MC 30218ELabel side-A
MC 30128RELabel side-B
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records L33-18022
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Germany | MCA Records 257 362-0First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Germany | MCA Records 257 363-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Germany | MCA Records 257 363-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Japan | MCA Records 5RS-2006First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1989 | Philippines | MCA Records MS-90-259First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | US | MCA Records MCA-23986First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | US | MCA Records L33-18022First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | MCA Records MCA-53730First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | US | MCA Records L33-18022First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | MCA Records MCA-53730First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ASister Rosa4:05
- BSister Rosa (Instrumental)4:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sister Rosa are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Sister Rosa are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Sister Rosa first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Germany, US, Philippines, Japan. One of them is MCA Records 257 362-0.
How do I tell if my copy of Sister Rosa is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 257 362-0, 257 363-7, MCA-23986, MCA-53730) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sister Rosa 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.