Netherlands
1992- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 864 410-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
08-16054-00-1A-1Runout Side A
08-16054-00-1B-1Runout Side B
08-016054-00Labels Side A & B
08-016054-00Back Sleeve
MetallicaSad But True
Vinyl pressings
Sad But True
by Metallica · 1992
10 pressings6 countriesThrashHeavy MetalRock
Sad But True was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 Sad But True
1 pressing came out in 1992, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Netherlands | Vertigo 864 410-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1993 | UK | Vertigo METAL 11 / Vertigo 864 942-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1993 | UK | Vertigo METAL 11 / Vertigo 864 942-77", Single | 7", Single |
| 1993 | Europe | Vertigo METAL 1112 / Vertigo 864 943-112", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1993 | Germany | Vertigo 864 942-7 / Vertigo METAL 117", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1993 | UK | Vertigo METAL 1112 / Vertigo 864 943-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1993 | UK | Vertigo METAL 1112 / Vertigo 864 945-112", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1993 | UK | Vertigo METDJ 111212", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | UK & Europe | Vertigo METAL 1112 / Vertigo 864 945-112", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | US | Blackened BLCKND04012", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc |
Tracklist
- ASad But True
- BSo What
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sad But True are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Sad But True are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1992 and 2026.
When was Sad But True first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in Netherlands. One of them is Vertigo 864 410-7.
How do I tell if my copy of Sad But True is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 864 410-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 08-16054-00-1A-1 and 08-16054-00-1B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sad But True 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.
