Sleeping With The Past Remastered LP: Your Vinyl Questions Answered

Questions about the Sleeping With The Past vinyl

What exactly is Sleeping With The Past?

It is Elton John's 22nd studio album, released on 29 August 1989. It was recorded in Denmark, where it is his best-selling album, and it is dedicated to his longtime writing partner Bernie Taupin. The catalog describes John and Taupin wanting the songs to reflect the style of 1960s R&B icons such as Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding and Sam Cooke.

What does the remastered LP include?

This is a single LP with the remastered album across two sides. Side 1 runs Durban Deep, Healing Hands, Whispers, Club At The End Of The Street and Sleeping With the Past. Side 2 runs Stone's Throw From Hurtin' [Remastered 2017], Sacrifice, Amazes Me [Remastered 2017] and Blue Avenue [Remastered 2017].

Is "Sacrifice" on this pressing?

Yes. "Sacrifice" appears on Side 2. The catalog notes it was his first solo number-one single in the UK, helping the album reach number one there, his first since 1974.

How was the album received in the US?

The catalog states it was certified gold in October 1989 and platinum in April 1990 by the RIAA.

What should I know about the remastered sound quality?

The supplied information confirms remastered versions of several tracks (Stone's Throw From Hurtin', Amazes Me and Blue Avenue are marked Remastered 2017) but does not include audio specifications, mastering credits or pressing plant details. Treat any claim about a specific sound profile as unconfirmed by the supplied evidence.

Is this the only pressing of Sleeping With The Past?

The supplied record describes one standard variant and does not list other pressings or editions. If you are comparing this remastered LP with an original 1989 copy, the catalog does not provide enough detail to compare mastering or sound; base your choice on the remastered tracklist and the album's documented history.

Confirmed details for this LP

• Sleeping With The Past Remastered LP: Sleeping With The Past is Elton John's 22nd studio album, released 29 August 1989. Sets the album in his late-1980s catalog and explains the 1960s R&B influence noted in the catalog.

  

• Sleeping With The Past Remastered LP: It is his best-selling album in Denmark, where it was recorded, and is dedicated to Bernie Taupin. Adds context for collectors interested in the album's recording history and its personal dedication.
• Sleeping With The Past Remastered LP: The album features "Sacrifice", his first solo UK number-one single, which helped the album top the UK chart. Explains why this album matters in his singles catalog and why the track is a highlight for many buyers.
• Sleeping With The Past Remastered LP: The US RIAA certified the album gold in October 1989 and platinum in April 1990. Documents its commercial reception for readers weighing the album's place in his discography.

What the catalog does not tell you about this pressing

The supplied record confirms the remastered tracklist and the album's release history, but it does not include vinyl weight, sleeve type, mastering engineer, lacquer cut details or whether a download code is included. Those details are not confirmed by the information available here, so avoid assuming them from other pressings.

If exact pressing specifications matter to you, check the physical release or ask the store before ordering. If your priority is owning the remastered album on a single LP with the 2017 remastered tracks, this release covers that need.