UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records WGFST 3
- Format
- 12", Single, Promo
TeslaSigns
Vinyl pressings
Signs
by Tesla · 1990
10 pressings7 countriesBlues RockGarage RockRock
Signs 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 Signs
1 pressing 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | UK | Geffen Records WGFST 3First year12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Europe | Geffen Records GES 19013 / Geffen Records GES190137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Germany | Geffen Records GES 19013 / DGC GES190137", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Mexico | Geffen Records RX-9537", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Spain | Geffen Records GES-243117", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Geffen Records GFST 312", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | UK | Geffen Records GFSX 312", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Special Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Special Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1991 | UK | Geffen Records GFS 37", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | US | Geffen Records Promo 1257", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Geffen Records PROMO-1257", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo |
Tracklist
- ASigns (Clean Version)
- BDown Fo' Boogie (LP Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Signs are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Signs are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1990 and 1991.
When was Signs first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK. One of them is Geffen Records WGFST 3.
How do I tell if my copy of Signs is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WGFST 3) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Signs 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.
