Europe
May 21, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Rolling Stones Records 655981 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
01 655981 20 1A1Runout side A
01 655981 20 1B1Runout side B
01-655981-20-1Label side A
01-655981-20-2Label side B
The Rolling StonesAlmost Hear You Sigh
Vinyl pressings
Almost Hear You Sigh
by The Rolling Stones · 1990
13 pressings5 countriesPop RockClassic RockRockPop
Almost Hear You Sigh was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Almost Hear You Sigh
13 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- Rolling Stones Records 655981 7Rolling Stones Records 01-655981-00
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
01 655981 00 1A1 ARunout stamped side A
01 655981 00 1B1 ARunout stamped side B
01-655981-00-1Label side A
01-655981-00-2Label side B
Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- Rolling Stones Records 655981 7Rolling Stones Records 655981 0
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
01 655981 01 1A1Side A runout, machine stamped
01 655981 00 1B1Side B runout, machine stamped
ASide A & B runout, hand etched
01-655981-00-1Side A label
US
January 1990- Label and catalog number
- Rolling Stones Records 38-73093
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Carrollton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 73093 A DMM 1A G2 STERLING-1Run-out Side A, etched
ZSS 73093 B DMM 1A G 2 STERLING - 1Run-out Side B, etched
ZSS 73093ALabel Side A
ZSS 73093BLabel Side B
UK
June 18, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Rolling Stones Records 656065 6Rolling Stones Records 656065-6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, EP · Gatefold
UK
June 18, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Rolling Stones Records 656065-7
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single · Paper Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
6560657 A1Side A Runout, Etched
6560657 B1Side B Runout, Etched
656065-7ASide A Label
656065-7BSide B Label
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.
1990s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Europe | Rolling Stones Records 655981 7 / Rolling Stones Records 01-655981-00First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Rolling Stones Records 655981 7 / Rolling Stones Records 655981 0First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Spain | CBS ARIC 2438First year7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Spain | CBS 655981 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | UK | Rolling Stones Records 656065 6 / Rolling Stones Records 656065-6First year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1990 | UK | Rolling Stones Records 656065-7First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | US | Rolling Stones Records 38-73093First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1990 | Australia | Rolling Stones Records 655653 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Rolling Stones Records 655981 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Rolling Stones Records 656065 6 / Rolling Stones Records 656065-6First year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1990 | UK | Rolling Stones Records 656065-7First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Rolling Stones Records 656065-7First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Rolling Stones Records 656065-7First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AAlmost Hear You Sigh4:36
- BBreak The Spell3:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Almost Hear You Sigh are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Almost Hear You Sigh are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Almost Hear You Sigh first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in Europe, US, UK, Australia and more. One of them is Rolling Stones Records 655981 6, released May 21, 1990.
How do I tell if my copy of Almost Hear You Sigh is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 655981 6, 655981 7, 38-73093, 656065 6) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 01 655981 20 1A1 and 01 655981 20 1B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Almost Hear You Sigh 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.
