UK
June 1990- Label and catalog number
- Epic 655738 5
- Format
- 12"
Louie LouieSittin' In The Lap Of Luxury
Vinyl pressings
Sittin' In The Lap Of Luxury
by Louie Louie · 1990
14 pressings6 countriesNew Jack SwingSynth-popElectronicFunk / Soul
Sittin' In The Lap Of Luxury 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 Sittin' In The Lap Of Luxury
14 pressings came out in 1990, 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.
UK
June 1990- Label and catalog number
- Epic 655738 8
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
UK
June 1990- Label and catalog number
- Epic 655738 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6557387 A 1 2Runout etched side A
655.738.7. B.2 2 ΛRunout etched side B
665738 7 A*Label side A
665738 7 B*Label side B
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- WTG Records 41 73168
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
XSS 73168A1B G1 ᴱ (A) B1 STERLINGRunout A Side Etched & Stamped, variant 1
XSS 73168B1A ᴱ G1 T A4 STERLINGRunout B Side Etched & Stamped, variant 1
XSS 73168 A 1B G1 E (A) B8 STERLINGRunout A Side Etched & Stamped, variant 2
XSS 73168B1A D G1 T B3 STERLINGRunout B Side Etched & Stamped, variant 2
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- WTG Records 31-73432
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- CBS DBS 81198
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
<P AP> DBS 81198-A-G1A G1 A2Side A
<P AP> DBS 81198 B G1A G1 A2Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Europe | Epic 655738 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | Europe | Epic 655738 7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1990 | Mexico | CBS PR-95205First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Spain | Epic ARIE 2378First year7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Spain | Epic ARIE 2471First year7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | CBS Dance Division XPR 1530 / Epic XPR 1530First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
| 1990 | US | WTG Records 41 73168First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | US | WTG Records 31-73432First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1990 | US | CBS DBS 81198First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Australia | Epic 655738 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | Australia | Epic 655738 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Epic 655738 5First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | UK | Epic 655738 8First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Epic 655738 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Sittin' In The Lap Of Luxury (Urban 7")4:13
- A2Sittin' In The Lap Of Luxury (Shep's Short Cut)4:25
- B1Sittin' In The Lap Of Luxury (Shep's Jam - Louie's Fav II)4:25
- B2Rodeo Clown3:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sittin' In The Lap Of Luxury are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Sittin' In The Lap Of Luxury are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Sittin' In The Lap Of Luxury first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, US, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Epic 655738 5, released June 1990.
How do I tell if my copy of Sittin' In The Lap Of Luxury is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 655738 5, 655738 8, 655738 7, 41 73168) 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 Sittin' In The Lap Of Luxury 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.