UK
September 1992- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ 698WEA 4509-90930-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YZ 698-A-1 W6080
YZ 698-B-1 W6080
Mike OldfieldSentinel (Single Restructure)
Vinyl pressings
Sentinel (Single Restructure)
by Mike Oldfield · 1992
11 pressings3 countriesTranceAmbientElectronic
Sentinel (Single Restructure) 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 Sentinel (Single Restructure)
11 pressings came out in 1992, 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.
UK
September 1992- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ 698WEA 4509-90930-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Silver Injection Label
- Runout / matrix
YZ 698-A-2-1-Q1Runout side A
YZ 698-B-2-1-Q1Runout side B
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ 698
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
YZ 698-A-1 W6080
YZ 698-B-1 W6080
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- WEA SAM 1094
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
Sam 1094 - A2 PR-m BRunout, side A
Sam 1094 - B1 PR-m BRunout, side B
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- WEA SAM1150
- Format
- 12", Promo
Europe
September 1992- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ 698WEA 4509-90930-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Large Centre
- Runout / matrix
WMME Alsdorf 450 990930-7-ASide A Stamped
WMME Alsdorf 450 990930-7-BSide B Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Europe | WEA YZ 698 / WEA 4509-90930-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Europe | WEA YZ 698 / WEA 4509-90930-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | Europe | WEA YZ 698 / WEA 4509-90930-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1992 | Mexico | WEA PRO 692First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | UK | WEA SAM 1094First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | UK | WEA SAM1150First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | UK | WEA YZ 698First year7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1992 | Europe | WEA YZ 698 / WEA 4509-90930-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Europe | WEA YZ 698 / WEA 4509-90930-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | UK | WEA YZ 698 / WEA 4509-90930-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1992 | UK | WEA YZ 698 / WEA 4509-90930-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASentinel (Single Restructure)3:57
- BEarly Stages4:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sentinel (Single Restructure) are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Sentinel (Single Restructure) are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Sentinel (Single Restructure) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in UK, Europe, Mexico. One of them is WEA YZ 698, released September 1992.
How do I tell if my copy of Sentinel (Single Restructure) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use YZ 698, SAM 1094, SAM1150, PRO 692) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YZ 698-A-1 W6080 and YZ 698-B-1 W6080. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sentinel (Single Restructure) 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.
