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Sweat

by Kool & The Gang · 1989

15 pressings9 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronic

Sweat 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 Sweat

14 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 9 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.

Europe

1989
Label and catalog number
Metronome 838 233-1
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

838233-1S1 320 128 3 1 4̶Runout side A - variant 1

838233-1S2 320 1110 3 2Runout side B - variant 1

838233-1S1 320 129 3 1 4̶Runout side A - variant 2

838233-1S2 320 11 2 3 2Runout side B - variant 2

Full details of this pressing

Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 15 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1980s14 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1989AustraliaMercury 838 233-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1989BrazilMercury 838 233-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1989CanadaMercury 838 233-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1989EuropeMetronome 838 233-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1989EuropeMercury 838 233-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1989GreeceMercury 838 233-1 / Mercury 838233-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1989GreeceMercury 838 233-1First yearLP, Album, White LabelLP, Album, White Label
1989PortugalMercury 422 838 233-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1989SpainMercury 838 233-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1989UKMercury 838 233-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1989USMercury 422 838 233-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1989USMercury 422 838 233-1First yearLP, Album, Promo · PromoLP, Album, Promo · Promo
1989USMercury 838 233-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1989USMercury 422 838 233-1First yearLPLP
Year unknown1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?CanadaMercury 838 233-1LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo

Tracklist

  1. A1I Swet4:30
  2. A2This Is What A Love Can Do4:13
  3. A3Never Give Up4:42
  4. A4You Got My Heart On Fire6:29
  5. A5Someday4:58
  6. B1Raindrops3:50
  7. B2In Your Company5:53
  8. B3I'll Follow You Anywhere5:37
  9. B4All She Wants To Do Is Dance3:55
  10. B5How Can I Get Close To You4:28
  11. B6You Are The Meaning Of Friend5:15

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Sweat are there?

15 vinyl pressings of Sweat are listed here, from 9 countries.

When was Sweat first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Metronome 838 233-1.

How do I tell if my copy of Sweat is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 838 233-1, 422 838 233-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 838233-1S1 320 128 3 1 4̶ and 838233-1S2 320 1110 3 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Sweat 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.

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