UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- London Records LON 314London Records 869 624-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · silver injection label
- Runout / matrix
LON 314 A-1U-1-Q3Side A runout
LON 314 B-1U-2-Q4Side B runout
Shakespear's SisterStay
Vinyl pressings
Stay
by Shakespear's Sister · 1991
11 pressings5 countriesDowntempoSynth-popElectronic
Stay was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Stay
8 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 4 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
1991- Label and catalog number
- London Records LON 314London Records 869 624-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · silver injection label
- Runout / matrix
LON 314 A2 ('SNA' Symbol)Side A runout
LON 314 B2 ('SNA' Symbol)Side B runout
Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- London Records 869 624-7London Records lon 314
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
869624-7-A1Side A runout variant 1
869624-7-B1Side B runout variant 1
869624-7-A2Side A runout variant 2
869624-7-B2Side B runout variant 2
France
1991- Label and catalog number
- London Records 869 625-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
France
1991- Label and catalog number
- London Records 869 624-7London Records lon 314
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
869 6247 A ASide A
8696247 B ASide B
UK & Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- London Records LON 314London Records 869 624-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
LON 314 A2Side A Runout, Etched
LON 314 B2Side B Runout, Etched
('SNA' Symbol)Side A & B Runout, 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.
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Europe | London Records 869 624-7 / London Records lon 314First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | France | London Records 869 625-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | France | London Records 869 624-7 / London Records lon 314First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | London Records LON 314 / London Records 869 624-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | London Records LON 314 / London Records 869 624-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK & Europe | London Records LON 314 / London Records 869 624-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK & Europe | London Records LON 314 / London Records 869 624-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK & Europe | London Records LON 314 / London Records 869 624-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | Philippines | London Records7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | UK | London Records LMS55215717", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered |
| 2026 | UK | London Records lms172584012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Special Edition · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Special Edition · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AStay (Radio Mix)3:48
- BThe Trouble With Andre
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stay are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Stay are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1991 and 2026.
When was Stay first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK, Europe, France, UK & Europe. One of them is London Records LON 314.
How do I tell if my copy of Stay is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LON 314, 869 624-7, 869 625-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LON 314 A-1U-1-Q3 and LON 314 B-1U-2-Q4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Stay 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.
