Canada
1989- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 842 231-7D
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
The CultSweet Soul Sister
Vinyl pressings
Sweet Soul Sister
by The Cult · 1989
13 pressings4 countriesGoth RockArena RockRock
Sweet Soul Sister was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Sweet Soul Sister
1 pressing came out in 1989, 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Canada | Vertigo 842 231-7DFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
1990s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australasia | Virgin BEG 241T / Beggars Banquet BEG 241T12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Australia | Beggars Banquet BEG 241 / Virgin BEG 2417", Single | 7", Single |
| 1990 | Canada | Vertigo 842 281-112", Single | 12", Single |
| 1990 | UK | Beggars Banquet BEG 241T12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1990 | UK | Beggars Banquet BEG 241 / Beggars Banquet BEG 241 CDCD, Single, 7", 45 RPM, Single, VHS, Promo, Box Set, Promo · Promo | CD, Single, 7", 45 RPM, Single, VHS, Promo, Box Set, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Beggars Banquet BEG 2417", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1990 | UK | Beggars Banquet BEG 241TR12", Single, White Label | 12", Single, White Label |
| 1990 | UK | Beggars Banquet BEG 241T12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1990 | UK | Beggars Banquet BEG 241 TG / Beggars Banquet BEG 241 T12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1990 | UK | Beggars Banquet BEG 241 TR12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Beggars Banquet BEG 2417", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Beggars Banquet BEG 241 TP12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc · Limited, Numbered, Picture disc | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc · Limited, Numbered, Picture disc |
Tracklist
- ASweet Soul Sister (Single Version)3:28
- BThe River6:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sweet Soul Sister are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Sweet Soul Sister are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was Sweet Soul Sister first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Canada. One of them is Vertigo 842 231-7D.
How do I tell if my copy of Sweet Soul Sister is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 842 231-7D) 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 Sweet Soul Sister 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.
