UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Circa CIRCA 8
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
Vinyl pressings
Raw Like Sushi
by Neneh Cherry · 1988
18 pressings11 countriesNew Jack SwingDance-popHouseBreakbeat
Raw Like Sushi was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Raw Like Sushi
3 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
Australasia
1988- Label and catalog number
- Circa CIRCA 8
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CIRCA 8ASide 1 etched
CIRCA 8BSide 2 etched
Greece
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VG 50441Circa VG 50441
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CIRCA 8 A-1U-1- TY1Runout side 1, stamped
CIRCA 8 B-1U-1-Runout side 2, stamped
Special Thanks To All The Staff At Customs Terminal 4Runout side 2, etched
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.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australasia | Circa CIRCA 8First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Greece | Virgin VG 50441 / Circa VG 50441First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Circa CIRCA 8First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1988 | US | Virgin STVR-897396LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1989 | Brazil | Virgin 064 427036 1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Canada | Virgin Records Canada VL 3067LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Europe | Virgin 209 930 / Circa CIRCA 8LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Italy | Circa CIRCA 8LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | South Korea | Circa CIRCA 8 / Virgin VKPL—0014LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | UK | Circa CIRCA8LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Virgin 7 91252-1 / Virgin 1-91252LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | UK | Circa CIRCA 8LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Australasia | Circa CIRCA 8LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Yugoslavia | Jugoton LP-7-1 2 02565 7 / Circa LP-7-1 2 02565 7LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Virgin 0813320 / Virgin 006025 0813320 6LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2020 | Europe | Virgin 7767802 / Virgin 006025 7767802 8LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, LP, Compilation, Box Set, Deluxe Edition | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, LP, Compilation, Box Set, Deluxe Edition |
| 2020 | USA & Europe | Virgin 0838042 / Virgin 006025 0838042 6LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Virgin 006025 0813320 6LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Buffalo Stance5:42
- A2Manchild3:51
- A3Kisses On The Wind3:57
- A4Inna City Mamma4:50
- A5The Next Generation5:04
- B1Love Ghetto4:27
- B2Heart5:08
- B3Phoney Ladies3:52
- B4Outré Risqué Locomotive5:04
- B5So Here I Come4:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Raw Like Sushi are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Raw Like Sushi are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1988 and 2020.
When was Raw Like Sushi first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, Australasia, Greece. One of them is Circa CIRCA 8.
How do I tell if my copy of Raw Like Sushi is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CIRCA 8, VG 50441) 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 Raw Like Sushi 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.
