UK
March 1982- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MER 99
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Van MorrisonCleaning Windows
Vinyl pressings
Cleaning Windows
by Van Morrison · 1982
11 pressings10 countriesRockFolkWorld& Country
Cleaning Windows was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Cleaning Windows
10 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 10 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.
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WBS50031
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
WBS 50031 ZCA1261-M DJ LW1- 1 ✲A-Side Runout Etching
WBS 50031 ZCA1261-S-LW2- 1 ✲B-Side Runout Etching
ZCA 1261 DJ MA-Side Label
ZCA 1261SB-Side Label
Australia
1982- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6000 797
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MX205431 6000797-1Side A runout, stamped
MX205432 6000797-2Side B runout, stamped
MX205431Side A label
MX205432Side B label
Europe
1982- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6000 797
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
6000 797 1W 1 ℗1982 670 06Side A runout
6000 797 2W 1 ℗1982 670 06Side B runout
6000 797. 1Side A label
6000 797. 2Side B label
Ireland
1982- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6000 797
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
New Zealand
1982- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6000 797
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Mercury 6000 797First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records PRO 50031First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Europe | Mercury 6000 797First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | France | Mercury 6837 743First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Ireland | Mercury 6000 797First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | New Zealand | Mercury 6000 797First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | South Africa | Mercury TOS 1371First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | Spain | Mercury 60 00 797First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | US | Warner Bros. Records WBS50031First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1982 | UK | Mercury MER 99First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Warner Bros. Records WBS500317", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ACleaning Windows
- BIt's All In The Game
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cleaning Windows are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Cleaning Windows are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Cleaning Windows first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, US, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Mercury MER 99, released March 1982.
How do I tell if my copy of Cleaning Windows is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MER 99, WBS50031, 6000 797, TOS 1371) 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 Cleaning Windows 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.
