US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E-265
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Vinyl pressings
Sneak Me In
by Lucifer's Friend · 1980
16 pressings10 countriesKrautrockElectronicRock
Sneak Me In was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Sneak Me In
14 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 10 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.
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E-265
- Format
- LP, Album · Specialty Records Pressing
- Runout / matrix
6E-265 A-4 SP 1-1 [SRC]Side One Etched/[Stamped]
6E-265 B-4 SP 1-1 [SRC]Side Two Etched/[Stamped]
6E-265-A-SPSide One Label
6E-265-B-SPSide Two Label
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E-265
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E-265
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
Australia
1980- Label and catalog number
- WEA 600063
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
D MX195389 B 600063-1Side 1 runout - stamped
D MX195390 C 600063-1Side 2 runout - stamped
MX195389Side 1 label
MX195390Side 2 label
Brazil
1980- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 32 062
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | WEA 600063First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Brazil | Elektra 32 062First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | France | Elektra ELK 52 203 / Elektra 6E-265First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | Elektra ELK 52 203 / Elektra 6E-265First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | Elektra ELK 52 203LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1980 | Greece | Elektra 52 203LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1980 | Greece | Elektra 52 203First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Israel | Elektra ELK 52 203 / Elektra 6E-265First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Italy | Elektra G 52 203First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Italy | Elektra G 52 203First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Elektra ELK 52 203 (6E-265) / Elektra ELK 52 203First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Portugal | Elektra ELE G 52203First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Elektra 6E-265First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Elektra 6E-265First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Elektra 6E-265First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Goodbye Girls4:10
- A2Sneak Me In3:13
- A3Foxy Lady4:33
- A4Love Hymn5:14
- B1Stardancer5:17
- B2Indian Summer5:18
- B3Don't You Know What I Like3:58
- B4Cosmic Crusader4:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sneak Me In are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Sneak Me In are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Sneak Me In first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, Australia, Brazil, France and more. One of them is Elektra 6E-265.
How do I tell if my copy of Sneak Me In is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6E-265, 600063, 32 062, ELK 52 203) 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 Sneak Me In 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.
