UK
September 18, 1989- Label and catalog number
- The Precious Organisation JEWEL 9The Precious Organisation 876 134-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Labels
Vinyl pressings
Sweet Surrender
by Wet Wet Wet · 1989
20 pressings5 countriesPop RockSoft RockRockPop
Sweet Surrender was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Sweet Surrender
20 pressings came out in 1989, 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.
UK
September 25, 1989- Label and catalog number
- The Precious Organisation JWL M9The Precious Organisation 876 174-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Poster Bag, Marti
UK
September 25, 1989- Label and catalog number
- The Precious Organisation JWL T9The Precious Organisation 876 180-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Poster Bag Tommy
UK
September 25, 1989- Label and catalog number
- The Precious Organisation JWL N9The Precious Organisation 876 178-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Poster Bag Neil Cover
UK
September 25, 1989- Label and catalog number
- The Precious Organisation JWL G9The Precious Organisation JEWEL 9
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Poster Bag Graeme Cover
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- The Precious Organisation JEWEL 912The Precious Organisation 876 135-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australasia | Mercury 876 134-7 / The Precious Organisation 876 134-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Australasia | Mercury 876 134-7 / The Precious Organisation 876 134-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Australasia | Mercury 876 134-7 / The Precious Organisation 876 134-7First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Mercury 876 134-7 / Mercury JEWEL 9First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Mercury 876 135-1 / The Precious Organisation 876 135-1First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | France | Mercury 876 134-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | France | Mercury 2058 / The Precious Organisation 2058First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | The Precious Organisation JEWEL 912 / The Precious Organisation 876 135-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | The Precious Organisation JWL DJ 912First year12", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 12", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | The Precious Organisation JEWEL 9 / The Precious Organisation 876 134-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | The Precious Organisation JEWEL 9First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | The Precious Organisation JEWEL 9 / The Precious Organisation 876 134-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | UK | The Precious Organisation JEWEL 9 / Phonogram 876 134-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | The Precious Organisation JEWEL 9 / The Precious Organisation 876 134-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | The Precious Organisation JEWEL 9 / The Precious Organisation 876 134-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASweet Surrender4:22
- BThis Time (Live Version)5:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sweet Surrender are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Sweet Surrender are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Sweet Surrender first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, UK & Europe, Australasia, Europe and more. One of them is The Precious Organisation JEWEL 9, released September 18, 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Sweet Surrender is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JEWEL 9, JWL M9, JWL T9, JWL N9) 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 Sweet Surrender 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.
