Vinyl pressings
by The Cult · 1985
She Sells Sanctuary was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
29 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 7 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.
BEG-135T-A1 MT. DAMONT FRunout side A, variant 1
BEG-135T-B1 MT. DAMONT LRunout side B, variant 1
BEG-135T-A1 MT.2 K DAMONTRunout side A, variant 2
BEG-135T-B1 MT.2 I DAMONTRunout side B, variant 2
BEG-135-A1. MT. DAMONT GRunout side A, hand-etched
BEG-135-B1. MT. DAMONT BRunout side B, hand-etched
BEG 135 - A DAMONTSide A runout - variant 1
BEG 135 - B DAMONTSide B runout - variant 1
BEG-135-A1. 1 MT. DAMONT MSide A runout - variant 2
BEG-135-B1. MT. DAMONT ASide B runout - variant 2
BEG 135 A// 1▽420 T 11 10 DB. TAPE ONEVariant 1 runout side A
BEG 135 B// 1▽420 T 11 3 DB. TAPE ONEVariant 1 runout side B
BEG 135 A// 1▽420 T 11 5 DB. TAPE ONEVariant 2 runout side A
BEG 135 B// 1▽420 T 11 11 DB. TAPE ONEVariant 2 runout side B
BEG - 135 TP - A1. ƱTOPIA DAMONT AD MT. 1Variant 1: runout side A, etched
BEG - 135 TP - B1. ƱTOPIA DAMONT S MT. 1Variant 1: runout side AA, etched
BEG - 135 TP - A1. MT.1 DAMONT F ƱTOPIAVariant 2: runout side A, etched
BEG - 135 TP - B1. MT.1 DAMONT H ƱTOPIAVariant 2: runout side AA, etched
BEG - 135 TP - A1. MT.1 DAMONT AP ƱTOPIARunout side A, etched
BEG - 135 TP - B1. N MT. DAMONT K ƱTOPIARunout side AA, etched
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Canada | Vertigo SOVX 2361First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | Canada | Vertigo SOV 2361 / Beggars Banquet SOV 2361First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Canada | Vertigo SOV 2361 / Beggars Banquet SOV 2361First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | Vertigo DJV172First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Sampler · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Sampler · Promo |
| 1985 | Canada | Vertigo SOVXD 2361 / Beggars Banquet SOVXD 2361First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Deluxe Edition | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Deluxe Edition |
| 1985 | Canada | Vertigo DJV 171First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Sampler · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Sampler · Promo |
| 1985 | Canada | Vertigo SOVX 2361First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mispress | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mispress |
| 1985 | Canada | Vertigo SOV 2361 / Beggars Banquet SOV 2361First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Europe | Virgin 602 073 / Virgin 602073-213First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Ireland | Beggars Banquet BEG 135First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Philippines | Virgin VS-8048First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | Beggars Banquet BEG 135TFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1985 | UK | Beggars Banquet beg 135 tFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | Sire 9 20407-0 / Sire 0-20407First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | US | Sire 7-28820First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | UK | Not On Label (The Cult)12", Unofficial Release, Single Sided · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release, Single Sided · Unofficial |
| 2003 | Italy | Not On Label (The Cult) AM 50479/A12", 45 RPM, White Label, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, White Label, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2004 | UK | Not On Label (The Cult) SKANK001 / Not On Label SKANK00112", White Label, Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", White Label, Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2004 | UK | Not On Label ZAP-003 / Not On Label (The Cult) ZAP-00312", White Label, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo | 12", White Label, Promo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Promo |
39 vinyl pressings of She Sells Sanctuary are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1985 and 2004.
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, US, Ireland, Japan and more. One of them is Beggars Banquet BEG 135T, released May 17, 1985.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BEG 135T, BEG 135, Beg 135, Beg 135tp) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BEG-135T-A1 MT. DAMONT F and BEG-135T-B1 MT. DAMONT L. 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.
