UK
April 1988- Label and catalog number
- Blanco Y Negro NEG 32Blanco Y Negro 248007-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
NEG+32+A3 ORLAKESide A, hand-etched runout
NEG+32+B3 ORLAKESide B, hand-etched runout
The Jesus And Mary ChainSidewalking
Vinyl pressings
Sidewalking
by The Jesus And Mary Chain · 1988
15 pressings6 countriesAlternative RockNoise RockRock
Sidewalking was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Sidewalking
15 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 6 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 1988- Label and catalog number
- Blanco Y Negro NEG 32Blanco Y Negro 248007-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
NEG - 32 - A 1 DAMONT MT DAMONT POUNDA TA1PERunout A, etched
NEG - 32 - B1 MT \ DAMONT BRunout B, etched
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Blanco Y Negro NEG 32TWEA 248006-0
- Format
- 12", Single
- Runout / matrix
NEG32T-A2 TOWNHOUSE DMM DAMONTSide A
NEG-32T-B1 MT DAMONT QSide B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Blanco Y Negro NEG 32TWEA 248006-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · Damont Pressing
- Runout / matrix
NEG32T-A2 TOWNHOUSE DMM DAMONTSide A runout
NEG-32T-B1 MT DAMONT QSide B runout
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Blanco Y Negro NEG 32TWEA 248006-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · Orlake Pressing
- Runout / matrix
NEG+32+TA₃ ORLAKERunout Side A, etched
NEG+32+TB₃ ORLAKERunout Side B, etched
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Blanco Y Negro NEG 32TWEA 248006-0
- Format
- 12", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | Blanco Y Negro 7-248007First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Australia | Blanco Y Negro 0.2480060First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Canada | WEA 24 80060First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | Blanco Y Negro 248 007-7 / WEA 248 007-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Spain | WEA 942First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Blanco Y Negro NEG 32T / WEA 248006-0First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1988 | UK | Blanco Y Negro NEG 32T / WEA 248006-0First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Blanco Y Negro NEG 32T / WEA 248006-0First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Blanco Y Negro NEG 32TFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Blanco Y Negro NEG 32T / WEA 248006-0First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Warner Bros. Records 9 20931-0 / Warner Bros. Records 0-20931First year12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | US | Warner Bros. Records 9 20931-0 / Warner Bros. Records 0-20931First year12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | Blanco Y Negro NEG 32T / WEA 248006-0First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Blanco Y Negro NEG 32 / Blanco Y Negro 248007-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Blanco Y Negro NEG 32 / Blanco Y Negro 248007-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ASidewalking (Extended Version)7:48
- B1Sidewalking3:33
- B2Taste Of Cindy (Recorded Live In Detroit)1:40
- B3April Skies (Recorded Live In Detroit)3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sidewalking are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Sidewalking are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Sidewalking first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Europe, Australia and more. One of them is Blanco Y Negro NEG 32, released April 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Sidewalking is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NEG 32, NEG 32T, 9 20931-0, 7-248007) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NEG+32+A3 ORLAKE and NEG+32+B3 ORLAKE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sidewalking 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.
