UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 995-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
VS 995 12 A-1U-1-1- 1 ¡'¡ DDRunout stamped side A
VS 995 12 B-1U-1-1- 1 ¡'¡ DDRunout stamped side B
VS 995-12Labels
Warren ZevonSentimental Hygiene
Vinyl pressings
Sentimental Hygiene
by Warren Zevon · 1987
10 pressings7 countriesFolk RockRock & RollPop RockRock
Sentimental Hygiene was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Sentimental Hygiene
10 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 7 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 995
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VS 995 A-1U-1-1- 1 ¡'¡ DDRunout stamped side A
VS 995 B-1U-1-1- 1 ¡'¡ DDRunout stamped side B
VS 995-ALabel side A
VS 995-BLabel side B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Virgin PR 2033
- Format
- Promo, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Australia
1987- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 995
- Format
- 7"
Australia
1987- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 99512
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
VS 99512 ASide A runout
VS 99512 BSide B runout
VS 99512ASide A label
VS 99512BSide B label
Canada
1987- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1380Virgin VS1380
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
VS 1380-AA side etched runout
VS 1380-BB side etched runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | Virgin VS 995First year7" | 7" |
| 1987 | Australia | Virgin VS 99512First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Canada | Virgin VS 1380 / Virgin VS1380First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Europe | Virgin 609 330First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Europe | Virgin 109 330-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | France | Virgin SA 1215First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | Germany | Virgin 109 330First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Virgin VS 995-12First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Virgin VS 995First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Virgin PR 2033First yearPromo, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | Promo, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
Tracklist
- ASentimental Hygiene (Edit)
- B1The Factory
- B2Leave My Monkey Alone (Latin Rascals 12" Dub Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sentimental Hygiene are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Sentimental Hygiene are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Sentimental Hygiene first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Virgin VS 995-12.
How do I tell if my copy of Sentimental Hygiene is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS 995-12, VS 995, PR 2033, VS 99512) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VS 995 12 A-1U-1-1- 1 ¡'¡ DD and VS 995 12 B-1U-1-1- 1 ¡'¡ DD. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sentimental Hygiene 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.
