UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCAT881
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
MCAT 881 A1A runout
MCAT 881 B1B runout
MCAT 881A label
MCAT 881B label
Night RangerSister Christian
Vinyl pressings
Sister Christian
by Night Ranger · 1983
20 pressings10 countriesPop RockRock
Sister Christian was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Sister Christian
3 pressings came out in 1983, 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.
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Epic E4-07023
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 259 494-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | Epic E4-07023First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Germany | MCA Records 259 494-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | MCA Records MCAT881First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Australia | MCA Records 7-52350 / Camel MX2092997", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Germany | Bellaphon 120·07·09612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Italy | MCA Records MCA-523507", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Italy | MCA Records 25 9494-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | South Africa | MCA Records PD 22727", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | MCA Records MCA 8817", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | US | MCA Records L33-1167 / Camel L33-116712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | MCA Records MCA-52350 / Camel MCA-523507", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | US | MCA Records MCA-52350 / Camel MCA-523507", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Ecuador | MCA Records 45-335387", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | US | MCA Records MCA-52350 / Camel MCA-523507", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | US | MCA Records MCA-52350 / Camel MCA-523507", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | US | American Pie 90897", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ASister Christian4:04
- BChippin' Away4:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sister Christian are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Sister Christian are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1983 and 1991.
When was Sister Christian first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, Canada, Germany. One of them is MCA Records MCAT881.
How do I tell if my copy of Sister Christian is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCAT881, E4-07023, 259 494-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCAT 881 A1 and MCAT 881 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sister Christian 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.
