Europe
July 29, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 868 732-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Textured Cover
- Runout / matrix
107 P-2681 A-2/10-8687327Side A runout
107 P-2681 B-2/10-8687327Side B runout
Vinyl pressings
Enter Sandman
by Metallica · 1991
16 pressings7 countriesHard RockHeavy MetalRock
Enter Sandman was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Enter Sandman
14 pressings came out in 1991, 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.
Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 868 732-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Gloss Cover
- Runout / matrix
107 P-2681 A-1/10-8687327Variant 1, side A
107 P-2681 B-1/10-8687327Variant 1, side B
107 P-2681 A-1/10-8687327Variant 2, side A
107 P-2681 B-2/10-8687327Variant 2, side B
Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 868 733-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
868 733 1 S1=1 670 06 1 1Runout side A, variant 1
868 733 1 S2=1 670 06 1 1 bRunout side B, variant 1
868 733 1 S1=1 670 06 1 2Runout side A, variant 2
868 733 1 S2=1 670 06 1 1 2Runout side B, variant 2
Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 868 727-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
868 727 1 S1 2A variant 1
868 727 1 S2 1B variant 1
868 727 1 S1 2 670 06 1 1 1A variant 2
868 727 1 S2=1 670 06 1 17B variant 2
UK
July 29, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo METAL 712Vertigo 868 727-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
METAL 712 A-1U-1-1Runout side A
METAL 712 B-1U-1-2Runout side B
UK
July 29, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo METBX 712Vertigo 868 729-1
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM, Box Set, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
METBX 712 A-1U-1-1Side A
METBX 712 B-1U-1-1Side B
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.
1990s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Brazil | Vertigo 2801 527First year12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Europe | Vertigo 868 732-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Europe | Vertigo 868 733-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | Europe | Vertigo 868 727-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | France | Vertigo 868 732-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Italy | PolyGram AS 5000 899 A7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1991 | UK | Vertigo MET DJ 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Vertigo METAL 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1991 | UK | Vertigo METDJ 712First year12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Europe | Vertigo 868 732-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Vertigo METAL 712 / Vertigo 868 727-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Vertigo METBX 712 / Vertigo 868 729-1First year12", Single, 45 RPM, Box Set, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Single, 45 RPM, Box Set, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1991 | UK | Vertigo METAL 7 / Vertigo 868 726-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1991 | UK | Vertigo METAL 7 / Vertigo 868 726-7First year7", Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1991 | Australasia | Vertigo 868 732-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Germany | Vertigo 5394379 / Vertigo 06007 5394379 37", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Remastered · Limited, Numbered | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Remastered · Limited, Numbered |
Tracklist
- AEnter Sandman5:34
- BStone Cold Crazy2:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Enter Sandman are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Enter Sandman are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1991 and 2021.
When was Enter Sandman first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in Europe, UK, Australasia, France and more. One of them is Vertigo 868 732-7, released July 29, 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of Enter Sandman is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 868 732-7, 868 733-1, 868 727-1, METAL 712) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 107 P-2681 A-2/10-8687327 and 107 P-2681 B-2/10-8687327. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Enter Sandman 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.
