UK
March 18, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Fontana JIM 8Fontana 868 010-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM · Blue Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
JIM 8 A - 1U - 1 - Q3 PAULS'A side runout
JIM 8 B - 1U - 1 - Q2 EXCHANGEB side runout
JamesSit Down
Vinyl pressings
Sit Down
by James · 1991
11 pressings2 countriesIndie RockRock
Sit Down was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Sit Down
10 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 2 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.
UK
March 18, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Fontana JIM 812Fontana 868 011-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
JIM 812 A-1U-1-1 PAULS!Runout, side A, stamped/etched, variant 1
JIM 812 B-1U-1-1 THE EXCHANGERunout, side B, stamped/etched, variant 1
JIM 812 A-1U-1-1 PAULS!Runout, side A, stamped/etched, variant 2
JIM 812 B-1U-1-2 THE EXCHANGERunout, side B, stamped/etched, variant 2
UK
March 18, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Fontana JIMP 8Fontana 868 012-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM · Poster Bag
UK
March 18, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Fontana JIM 8Fontana 868 010-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM · Silver injection labels
- Runout / matrix
JIM 8 A - 1U - 1 - Q3 PAULS'A-side runout
JIM 8 B - 1U - 1 - Q2 EXCHANGEB-side runout
JIM 8AA-side Label
JIM 8BB-side Label
UK
March 18, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Fontana JIM 8
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Black Labels
UK
March 18, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Fontana JIM 8Fontana 868 010-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM · Black paper labels
- Runout / matrix
JIM 8 A - 1U - 1 - 1 PAULS'A-side runout
JIM 8 B - 1U - 1 - 1 EXCHANGEB-side runout
JIM 8AA-side Label
JIM 8BB-side Label
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.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Europe | Fontana 868 010-7First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Europe | Fontana 868 011-1 / Fontana INT 868 011-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Europe | Fontana 868 010-7First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1991 | UK | Fontana JIM DJ 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Fontana JIM 8 / Fontana 868 010-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Fontana JIM 812 / Fontana 868 011-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Fontana JIMP 8 / Fontana 868 012-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Fontana JIM 8 / Fontana 868 010-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Fontana JIM 8First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Fontana JIM 8 / Fontana 868 010-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | UK | Fontana SIT0112", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ASit Down (Live At G-Mex)
- B1Tonight
- B2Sit Down
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sit Down are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Sit Down are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1991 and 1998.
When was Sit Down first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK, Europe. One of them is Fontana JIM 8, released March 18, 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of Sit Down is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JIM 8, JIM 812, JIMP 8, JIM DJ 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JIM 8 A - 1U - 1 - Q3 PAULS' and JIM 8 B - 1U - 1 - Q2 EXCHANGE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sit Down 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.