Germany
1991- Label and catalog number
- Strange Ways Records MS 11071-02
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
EFA-11071 A G.P.Runout Groove Side A
EFA-11071 B G.P.Runout Groove Side B
WolfsheimThe Sparrows And The Nightingales
Vinyl pressings
The Sparrows And The Nightingales
by Wolfsheim · 1991
10 pressings3 countriesSynth-popElectronic
The Sparrows And The Nightingales was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 The Sparrows And The Nightingales
2 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year. 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.
Germany
1991- Label and catalog number
- Strange Ways Records MS 11071-02
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
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.
1990s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Germany | Strange Ways Records MS 11071-02First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Germany | Strange Ways Records MS 11071-02First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1994 | Spain | Contraseña Records CON-062-MX12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1994 | Spain | Contraseña Records CON-062-SG7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | US | Dark Entries DE-10712", 45 RPM, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2016 | US | Dark Entries DE-10712", 45 RPM, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | US | Dark Entries DE-10712", 45 RPM, Remastered, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2022 | Spain | Basic Mix BASIX 13212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2022 | Spain | Basic Mix BASIX 132T / Basic Mix BASIX 13212", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Spain | Basic Mix BASIX 13212", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AThe Sparrows And The Nightingales6:45
- BLeading Men2:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Sparrows And The Nightingales are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Sparrows And The Nightingales are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1991 and 2022.
When was The Sparrows And The Nightingales first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in Germany. One of them is Strange Ways Records MS 11071-02.
How do I tell if my copy of The Sparrows And The Nightingales is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MS 11071-02) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EFA-11071 A G.P. and EFA-11071 B G.P.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Sparrows And The Nightingales 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.