UK
April 15, 1991- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMY 759A&M Records 390 759-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AMY 759 A-1U-1-1Runout - Side A
AMY 759 B-1U-1-1Runout - Side B
AMY 759 ALabel - Side A
AMY 759 BLabel - Side B
StingThe Soul Cages
Vinyl pressings
The Soul Cages
by Sting · 1991
12 pressings6 countriesClassic RockElectronicRock
The Soul Cages 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 The Soul Cages
9 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 5 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
April 15, 1991- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 759A&M Records 390 759-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AM 759 A-1U-1-QRunout side A, stamped
AM 759 B-1U-1-QRunout side B, stamped
AM 759-ALabel side A
AM 759-BLabel side B
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMDJ 759
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMYDJ 759
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
AMY 759 A-1U-1-1side 1
AMY 759 B-1U-1-1side 2
Australia
1991- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 390 759-7A&M Records MX-77233
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 390 759-7A&M Records AM 759
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
103 P-2479 A-1/00-3907597
103 P-2479 B-1/00-3907597
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Australia | A&M Records 390 759-7 / A&M Records MX-77233First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Europe | A&M Records 390 759-7 / A&M Records AM 759First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Europe | A&M Records AMX 759 / A&M Records 390 759-0First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1991 | France | A&M Records 390 759-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | A&M Records AMDJ 759First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | A&M Records AMYDJ 759First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | A&M Records AM 7597", Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1991 | UK & Europe | A&M Records 390 759-1 / A&M Records AMY 759First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | A&M Records AMY 759 / A&M Records 390 759-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | A&M Records AM 759 / A&M Records 390 759-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | A&M Records AM 75910", Single Sided, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 10", Single Sided, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Collectables AM-8723 / A&M Records AM-87237", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- A1The Soul Cages5:51
- A2Walking In Your Footsteps (Live)4:51
- B1Don't Stand So Close To Me (Live)4:59
- B2Oo La La Hugh2:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Soul Cages are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Soul Cages are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was The Soul Cages first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK, Australia, Europe, France and more. One of them is A&M Records AMY 759, released April 15, 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of The Soul Cages is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMY 759, AM 759, AMDJ 759, AMYDJ 759) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AMY 759 A-1U-1-1 and AMY 759 B-1U-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Soul Cages 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.
