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Sticky George

by The Korgis · 1981

12 pressings11 countriesPop RockRockPop

Sticky George was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Sticky George

12 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 11 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.

Australia

1981
Label and catalog number
Rialto ALTO 103
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

ALTO-103-A FH 20/7/1Side 1 etched

ALTO-103-B2 FH 24/7/1Side 2 etched

Full details of this pressing

France

1981
Label and catalog number
Rialto 540011Vogue 540011
Format
LP, Album, Stereo
Runout / matrix

540011A MPPVRunout side A

540011B1 MPPVRunout side B

Full details of this pressing

Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 12 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1980s12 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1981ArgentinaMusic Hall 14571-4First yearLPLP
1981AustraliaRialto ALTO 103First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1981BrazilRialto 504.7176First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1981CanadaRialto TENOR 105First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1981FranceRialto 540011 / Vogue 540011First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1981GermanyRialto 203 930 / Rialto 203 930-320First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1981ItalyRialto RTLP 1006First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1981JapanRialto VIP-6793First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1981JapanRialto VIP-6793First yearLP, Album, Promo · PromoLP, Album, Promo · Promo
1981NetherlandsRialto 66.028First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1981SpainRialto ZL-536First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1981UKRialto ALTO 103First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo

Tracklist

  1. A1Sticky George3:30
  2. A2Can't We Be Friends Now3:57
  3. A3Foolishness Of Love3:30
  4. A4Domestic Bliss3:12
  5. A5That Was My Big Mistake4:29
  6. B1Nowhere To Run4:18
  7. B2Contraband3:08
  8. B3All The Love In The World4:10
  9. B4Don't Say That It's Over2:48
  10. B5Living On The Rocks3:30

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Sticky George are there?

12 vinyl pressings of Sticky George are listed here, from 11 countries.

When was Sticky George first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, Argentina, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Rialto ALTO 103.

How do I tell if my copy of Sticky George is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ALTO 103, 14571-4, 504.7176, TENOR 105) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ALTO 103.A1 STONE and ALTO 103.B1 ST. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Sticky George 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.

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