Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- WEA 249 460-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Matt BiancoSneaking Out The Back Door
Vinyl pressings
Sneaking Out The Back Door
by Matt Bianco · 1984
15 pressings5 countriesJazzdanceElectronicJazzPop
Sneaking Out The Back Door was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Sneaking Out The Back Door
15 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ3 TWEA 249459-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
R/S ALSDORF Y23TRunout etching A-side, machine-stamped
RS 282 249459 D-HRunout etching A-side, hand-etched
R/S ALSDORF Y23TRunout etching B-side, machine-stamped
GB RS 282 249459 D-HRunout etching B-side, hand-etched
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ3 TWEA 249459-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YZ-3T-A *MT*Runout etched side A
YZ-3T B *MT*Runout etched side B
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ3P
- Format
- 7", Shape, Picture Disc
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ 3WEA 249460-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YZ-3 A-2 7 *MT*Side A runout
YZ-3 B-2 6 *MT*Side B runout
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ3 T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
YZ-3T-A *MT*Runout etched side A
YZ-3T B⁻¹ *MT*Runout etched side B
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.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Germany | WEA 249 460-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Germany | WEA YZ3 T / WEA 249459-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Ireland | WEA YZ 3First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Italy | WEA 24 9459-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Italy | WEA 24 9460-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Spain | WEA 24 9460-7First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Spain | WEA 24 9460 - 0 / WEA MS - 249460 - 0First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Spain | WEA 24 9460-7First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | UK | WEA YZ3 T / WEA 249459-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | WEA YZ3PFirst year7", Shape, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", Shape, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1984 | UK | WEA YZ 3 / WEA 249460-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | WEA YZ3 TFirst year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1984 | UK | WEA YZ3 T / WEA 249459-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | WEA YZ3PFirst year7", Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1984 | UK | WEA YZ3 T / WEA 249459-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ASneaking Out The Back Door3:42
- BMatt's Mood4:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sneaking Out The Back Door are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Sneaking Out The Back Door are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Sneaking Out The Back Door first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Germany, UK, Ireland, Italy and more. One of them is WEA 249 460-7.
How do I tell if my copy of Sneaking Out The Back Door is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 249 460-7, YZ3 T, YZ3P, YZ 3) 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 Sneaking Out The Back Door 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.
