Europe
October 1985- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 920 411-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 920411-0 A 3Runout side A
R/S Alsdorf 920411-0 B D 3Runout side B
Vinyl pressings
Sleeping Bag
by ZZ Top · 1985
55 pressings18 countriesPop RockElectroArena RockElectronic
Sleeping Bag was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Sleeping Bag
54 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 18 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 928 884-7Warner Bros. Records W 2001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 928884-7 A BE 9Runout side A, variant 1
R/S Alsdorf 928884-7 B 12Runout side B, variant 1
R/S Alsdorf 928884-7 A 5Runout side A, variant 2
R/S Alsdorf 928884-7 B 11Runout side B, variant 2
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 920 395-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 920395-0 ARunout side A, stamped
R/S Alsdorf 920395-0 BRunout side B, stamped
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 928 884-7Warner Bros. Records W 2001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
928884-7 A 2 R/S AlsdorfRunout side A, variant 1
928884-7 B 2 R/S AlsdorfRunout side B, variant 1
928884-7 AX D R/S AlsdorfRunout side A, variant 2
928884-7 BX 11 R/S AlsdorfRunout side B, variant 2
UK
October 1985- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records W2001TWarner Bros. Records 920 411-7
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
W 2001 T A // 1∇420R 1 toneRun-out Side A
W 2001 T B // 1∇420R 1 4Run-out Side B
UK
October 1985- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records W 2001 PWarner Bros. Records 928 884-7
- Format
- 7", Shape, Limited Edition, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
W+2001+P+A SRTRunout Side A
W+2001+P+B SRTRunout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 55 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s54 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records 0.20395 / Warner Bros. Records 0-20395First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 92 03950First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 92 88847First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 92 88847First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 92 88847First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 92 88847First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 92 03950First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Ecuador | Warner Bros. Records 45-80111First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | Ecuador | Warner Bros. Records 80000-33 / Warner Bros. Records 0-20395First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 928 884-7 / Warner Bros. Records W 2001First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 920 395-0First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 928 884-7 / Warner Bros. Records W 2001First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Warner Bros. Records 92 8884-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Guatemala | Warner Bros. Records 7-28884First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | Ireland | Warner Bros. Records W2001 / Warner Bros. Records 928884-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Warner Bros. Records W2001 / Warner Bros. Records 928 884-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASleeping Bag4:02
- BParty On The Patio2:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sleeping Bag are there?
55 vinyl pressings of Sleeping Bag are listed here, from 18 countries.
When was Sleeping Bag first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records 920 411-0, released October 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of Sleeping Bag is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 920 411-0, 928 884-7, 920 395-0, W2001T) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R/S Alsdorf 920411-0 A 3 and R/S Alsdorf 920411-0 B D 3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sleeping Bag 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.
