Vinyl pressings
by The Bluebells · 1984
Sisters was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
18 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 14 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.
LONLP 1 A // 3▽420 R 12 1Variant 1, Side A
LONLP 1 B // 3 ▽420 R 1 1 3Variant 1, Side B
LONLP 1 A // 3▽420 R 12 1Variant 2, Side A
LONLP 1 B // 4 ▽420 R 1 1 5Variant 2, Side B
Side 1): LONLP 1 A▽1 420 R 1 1
Side 2): LONLP 1 B▽1 420 R 1 2
1-25129 A SH1 B-20103-SH1 KDISC-PB [Allied 'ɑ' logo] SLM △ 8001 1-3 SP 0-1Side A runout
SH-SP 1-25129 B SH1 KDISC-PB [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-20104-SH1 SLM △ 8001-X 1-3 0-1Side B runout
KDISCSides A/B - stamped
1-25129A SH2 Kdisc PB [Allied logo] B-20103-SH2 SLM △ 8001 1-Runout side A
1-25129 B SH1 Kdisc PB [Allied logo] B-20104-SH1 SLM △ 8001-X 1-2Runout side B
92-51291 A1Side 1
92-51291 B1 165Side 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | London Records 820 104-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Canada | Sire 92 51291First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Europe | London Records 820 104-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | France | London Records 820 104-1 / London Records 820104-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Germany | Metronome 820 104-1 MEFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Greece | London Records 13059First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1984 | Greece | London Records DL 13059First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Ireland | London Records LON LP 1 / London Records LONLP1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | London Records L28P1186First yearLP | LP |
| 1984 | Japan | London Records L28P1186First yearLP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | New Zealand | London Records 820 104-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Portugal | London Records 820 104-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | South Africa | London Records STAR 5372First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Spain | London Records LONLP1 / London Records 9-56 021First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | UK | London Records LON LP 1 / London Records LONLP1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | UK | Past Night From Glasgow PNFG01GLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | UK | Past Night From Glasgow PNFG01LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, All Media, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, All Media, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | UK | Past Night From Glasgow PNFG01LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | UK | Past Night From Glasgow PNFG01BKLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2020 | UK | Past Night From Glasgow PNFG01RDLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | UK | Past Night From Glasgow PNFG01LP, Album, Special Edition | LP, Album, Special Edition |
| 2021 | UK | Past Night From Glasgow PNFG01YWLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | UK | Past Night From Glasgow PNFG01LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | UK | Past Night From Glasgow PNFG01LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | UK | Past Night From Glasgow PNFG01LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Picture disc |
| 2025 | UK | London Records LMS1725437LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2025 | UK | London Records LMS1725437LP, Album, Reissue, LP, Compilation, Flexi-disc, 7", Single Sided, All Media, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, LP, Compilation, Flexi-disc, 7", Single Sided, All Media, Remastered |
| 2025 | UK | London Records LMS1725437LP, Album, Reissue, LP, Compilation, All Media, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, LP, Compilation, All Media, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
31 vinyl pressings of Sisters are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1984 and 2025.
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is London Records LON LP 1.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LON LP 1, 9 25129-1, 820 104-1, 92 51291) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LONLP 1 A // 3▽420 R 12 1 and LONLP 1 B // 3 ▽420 R 1 1 3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
