US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 44 07581
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
Michael Bolton(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
Vinyl pressings
(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
by Michael Bolton · 1987
18 pressings8 countriesSoft RockPop RockRockFunk / Soul
(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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' On) The Dock Of The Bay
7 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 3 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-07680
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Carrollton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSS - 177525-Dmm - 1A - G 2 Sterling ||Runout etched side A
ZSS - 177526-Dmm - 1A - G2Runout etched side B
ZSS 177525Label side A
ZSS 177526Label side B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CAS 1028
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
XSS-177635-DMM-1A G1 Sterling A8Runout, side A, etched
XSS-177636-DMM-1A G1 Sterling A2Runout, side B, etched
XSS 177635Label side A
XSS 177636Label side B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS7 01032
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-177525-DMM-1A SterlingSide A - etched
ZSS-177648-DMM-1A SterlingSide B - etched
ZSS 177525Label Side A
ZSS 177648Label Side B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-07680
- Format
- 7", Promo, 45 RPM
Canada
1987- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-07680
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
38-7680-A ZSS-177525 1A2HZ: 1Cstamped on runout side A, variant 1
38-7680-B ZSS-177587 1A2HZ:stamped on runout side B, variant 1
38-7680-1 1A 2HZ DM-04Runout Side A, variant 2
38-7680-2 1B 2HZ DM-03Runout Side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Argentina | Discos CBS DEP-634First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | Canada | Columbia 38-07680First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Columbia 44 07581First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | US | Columbia 38-07680First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Columbia CAS 1028First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Columbia CS7 01032First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Columbia 38-07680First year7", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 7", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1988 | Australia | CBS 651387 77", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Australia | CBS 651387 77", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Canada | Columbia 12CXP 0758112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Costa Rica | CBS 70133937", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | CBS CBS 651387 77", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | CBS CBS 651387 612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | CBS CBS 651387 7 / CBS 651387 77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Spain | CBS CBS 651387 77", Single Sided, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 7", Single Sided, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay (Lightnin' Bolton Mix)5:58
- A2(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay (7" Edited Version)4:56
- B1(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay (Instrumental Version)5:50
- B2(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay (Perc-Apella Mix)6:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay are there?
18 vinyl pressings of (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, Canada, Argentina. One of them is Columbia 44 07581.
How do I tell if my copy of (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 44 07581, 38-07680, CAS 1028, CS7 01032) 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' On) The Dock Of The Bay 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.
