US
October 10, 1990- Label and catalog number
- TVT Records TVT2617-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single · SRC Pressing
- Runout / matrix
TVT2617 A 1-1 [SRC logo]Side A, runout, etched / stamped
TVT2617 B 1-1 [SRC logo]Side B, runout, etched / stamped
Nine Inch NailsSin
Vinyl pressings
Sin
by Nine Inch Nails · 1990
12 pressings2 countriesIndustrialElectronic
Sin was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Sin
3 pressings came out in 1990, 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.
US
October 10, 1990- Label and catalog number
- TVT Records TVT2617-0TVT Records TVT2617-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single · SRC Pressing
- Runout / matrix
TVT2167 A [SRC]Side A runout, etched / [stamped]
TVT2167 B [SRC]Side B runout, etched / [stamped]
US
October 10, 1990- Label and catalog number
- TVT Records TVT2617-1
- Format
- 12", Single · Electrosound Pressing
- Runout / matrix
TVT 2671 A EMW #09272Runout, side A, etched, variant 1
TVT 2671 B EMW #09272Runout, side B, etched, variant 1
TVT 2671 A EMW #09272Runout, side A, etched, variant 2
TVT 2671 B EMW #09272XRunout, side B, etched, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | US | TVT Records TVT2617-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1990 | US | TVT Records TVT2617-0 / TVT Records TVT2617-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1990 | US | TVT Records TVT2617-112", Single, Promo, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Promo | 12", Single, Promo, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Promo |
| 1990 | US | TVT Records TVT2617-1First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1991 | UK | Island Records 12 IS DJ-50812", Single, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Single, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Island Records ISDJ 508 / TVT Records ISDJ 5087", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Not On Label IS 50812", Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1991 | UK | Island Records ISDJ 508 / Island Records ISDJ 5087", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Island Records 9 IS 508 866 151/0 / TVT Records 9 IS 508 866 151/09", 45 RPM, Single | 9", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Island Records IS 508 / TVT Records IS 5087", Single | 7", Single |
| 1991 | UK | Island Records 9 IS 508 866 151/0 / TVT Records 9 IS 508 866 151/012", 45 RPM, Single, Special Cut | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Special Cut |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | TVT Records TVT 2617-112", Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Sin (Long)5:50
- A2Sin (Dub)4:56
- B1Get Down Make Love4:17
- B2Sin (Short)4:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sin are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Sin are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1990 and 1991.
When was Sin first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in US. One of them is TVT Records TVT2617-1, released October 10, 1990.
How do I tell if my copy of Sin is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TVT2617-1, TVT2617-0) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TVT2617 A 1-1 [SRC logo] and TVT2617 B 1-1 [SRC logo]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sin 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.
