UK
June 15, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 12R 6158Parlophone 12R6158
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
12R 6158 A-1-1-2- NICKZ DSide A
12R 6158 B-1-1-6 -2 NICKZ DSide B
Vinyl pressings
It's A Sin
by Pet Shop Boys · 1987
77 pressings25 countriesSynth-popElectronic
It's A Sin 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 It's A Sin
74 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 25 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
June 15, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone R 6158Parlophone R6158
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Black Labels
- Runout / matrix
R 6158 A-1-1-6-2 D NICKZRunout side A, variant 1
R 6158 B-1-1-5-T5 DRunout side B, variant 1
R 6158 A-1-1-6-5 NICKZRunout side A, variant 2
R 6158 B-1-1-5-1RRunout side B, variant 2
UK
June 15, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone R 6158Parlophone R6158
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Double Sleeve, Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
R 6158 A-1-1-Q2-1 D NICKZSide A runout, variant 1
R 6158 B-1-1-Q2-X1Side B runout, variant 1
R 6158 A-1-1-Q2-R1 D NICKZSide A runout, variant 2
R 6158 B-1-1-Q2-X1 DSide B runout, variant 2
UK
June 15, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 12R6158
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Double Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
[Machine Stamped] D 12R 6158 A-1-1- [Etched] 4 -1 NICKZRunout, side A, variant 1
[Machine Stamped] D 12R 6158 B-1-1- [Etched] 3 -1 NICKZRunout, side B, variant 1
[Machine Stamped] D 12R 6158 A-1-1- [Etched] 2 -1 NICKZRunout, side A, variant 2
[Machine Stamped] D 12R 6158 B-1-1- [Etched] 3 -4 NICKZRunout, side B, variant 2
UK
June 15, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone R 6158Parlophone R6158
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Labels, No 'Nickz' Credit
- Runout / matrix
R 6158 A-1-1-Q2-0 DRunout, A-side, stamped, variant 1
R 6158 B-1-1-Q2-X1 DRunout, B-side, stamped, variant 1
R 6158 A-1-1-Q2-3MRunout, A-side, stamped, variant 2
R 6158 B-1-1-Q2-7MRunout, B-side, stamped, variant 2
UK
June 15, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone R 6158Parlophone R6158
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Double Sleeve, Black Labels
- Runout / matrix
R 6158 A-1-1-1- 1A-side runout, variant 1
R 6158 B-1-1-1-X1B-side runout, variant 1
R 6158 A-1-1-1 1 1 D NICKZA-side runout, variant 2
R 6158 B-1-1- DB-side runout, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 77 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s76 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australasia | Parlophone ED 280First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Barbados | Parlophone 12R6158 / Parlophone 12R6158First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1987 | Bolivia | EMI International BO-1494First year7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | Brazil | Parlophone 9951 057 / EMI 9951 057First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Canada | EMI America S 75200 / EMI America S-75200First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Canada | EMI America B 73038First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Chile | EMI PROMO 108First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Ecuador | EMI 103-0309First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Europe | Parlophone 1C K 060 20 1942 6 / Parlophone 060 20 1942 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Parlophone 1C K 060-20 1889 6 / Parlophone K 060 20 1889 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Parlophone 1C K 060-20 1889 6 / Parlophone K 060 20 1889 6First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Europe | Parlophone 1C K 060 20 1942 6First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | France | Parlophone 20 1889 6 / Parlophone 2018896First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | France | Parlophone 2018887First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | France | Parlophone 2018887First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australasia | Parlophone A 19707", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AIt's A Sin4:58
- BYou Know Where You Went Wrong5:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of It's A Sin are there?
77 vinyl pressings of It's A Sin are listed here, from 25 countries.
When was It's A Sin first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, US, Germany, Australasia and more. One of them is Parlophone 12R 6158, released June 15, 1987.
How do I tell if my copy of It's A Sin is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12R 6158, R 6158, 12R6158, R6158) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12R 6158 A-1-1-2- NICKZ D and 12R 6158 B-1-1-6 -2 NICKZ D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is It's A 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.
