US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 44 69204
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Kid Creole And The CoconutsThe Sex Of It
Vinyl pressings
The Sex Of It
by Kid Creole And The Coconuts · 1990
12 pressings5 countriesFunkMinneapolis SoundHouseElectronic
The Sex Of It was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 The Sex Of It
12 pressings came out in 1990, 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.
UK
March 1990- Label and catalog number
- CBS 655698 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
655-698-1̶ A1 ⋀Side A runout
655-698-6-B1 ⋀Side B runout
UK
March 1990- Label and catalog number
- CBS 655698 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
655698 . 7 . A1 ARunout area side A
655698 . 7 . B1 ARunout area side B
655698 7 A*Label side A
655698 7 B*Label side B
UK
April 1990- Label and catalog number
- CBS 655698 8
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- CBS XPR 1527
- Format
- 12", White Label, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
XPR 1527 A1Etchings side A
XPR 1527 B1Etchings side B
[ )Machine stamp sides A & B
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- CBS XPR 1502
- Format
- 12", Promo
- Runout / matrix
XPR . 1502 . A2 <Side A runout etched
XPR . 1502 . B1Side B runout etched
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.
1990s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Europe | CBS 655698 6First year12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | Spain | CBS ARIC 2357First year7", Promo, Single Sided · Promo | 7", Promo, Single Sided · Promo |
| 1990 | Spain | CBS 655698 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | UK | CBS XPR 1527First year12", White Label, 45 RPM | 12", White Label, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | CBS XPR 1502First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | US | Columbia 44 69204First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | UK | CBS 655698 6First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | CBS 655698 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Europe | CBS 655698 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Australia | CBS 655698 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Australia | CBS 655698 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | CBS 655698 8First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
Tracklist
- A1The Sex Of It (Extended Remix Version)6:26
- A2The Sex Of It (House Version)6:38
- B1The Sex Of It (Radio Version)3:30
- B2The Sex Of It (House Dub Version)6:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Sex Of It are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Sex Of It are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was The Sex Of It first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in US, UK, Europe, Australia and more. One of them is Columbia 44 69204.
How do I tell if my copy of The Sex Of It is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 44 69204, 655698 6, 655698 7, 655698 8) 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 The Sex Of It 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.
