UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WX 378Warner Bros. Records 7599-26314-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WX 378 A1 B PR-PSide A runout
WX 378 B1 A PR-PSide B runout
WX 378 A*Side A label
WX 378 B*Side B label
Vinyl pressings
East Of The Sun West Of The Moon
by a-ha · 1990
21 pressings15 countriesPop RockDowntempoRock
East Of The Sun West Of The Moon was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 East Of The Sun West Of The Moon
13 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 11 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.
Mexico
October 22, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records LPXB-7024
- Format
- LP
Europe
October 27, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 7599-26314-1Warner Bros. Records WX378
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 759 926314-1-A 33Runout side A, variant 1
R/S Alsdorf 759 926314-1-BXX 25Runout side B, variant 1
R/S Alsdorf 759 926314-1-A 9 H6Runout side A, variant 2
R/S Alsdorf 759 926314-1-B 20 H6Runout side B, variant 2
Europe
October 27, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 7599-26314-1Warner Bros. Records WX378
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12 R / S Alsdorf 759 926314-1-A2Runout side A
Hü 1 R / S Alsdorf 759 926314-1-BxRunout side B
Argentina
1990- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 26314
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1990- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 670.8196Warner Bros. Records 01170
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BMG 670.8196_A 1LMB 2A Side Runout, Variant 1
BMG 670.8196_B 1LM C1 2B Side Runout, Variant 1
BMG 670.8196_A 1LMB 1A Side Runout, Variant 2
BMG 670.8196_B 1LMA 1B Side Runout, Variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Argentina | Warner Bros. Records 26314First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Brazil | Warner Bros. Records 670.8196 / Warner Bros. Records 01170First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1990 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 7599-26314-1 / Warner Bros. Records WX378LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1990 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 7599-26314-1 / Warner Bros. Records WX378LP, Album, Club Edition, Special Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Special Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1990 | Greece | Warner Bros. Records 926 314-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1990 | Hungary | MMC Records PL MMC 9011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Italy | Warner Bros. Records 7599 26314-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1990 | South Africa | Warner Bros. Records WBC 1694First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | South Africa | Warner Bros. Records WBC 1694First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | South Korea | Warner Bros. Records WB 7599-26314-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Warner Bros. Records WX 378 / Warner Bros. Records 7599-26314-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1990 | Yugoslavia | Jugoton LP-7-1 2 02905 1 / Warner Bros. Records 7599-26314-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 7599-26314-1 / Warner Bros. Records WX378LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1990 | Mexico | Warner Bros. Records LPXB-7024First yearLP | LP |
| 1990 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records 7599-26314-1 / Warner Bros. Records WX378First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Worldwide | Warner Records RCV1 26314 / Warner Records 603497852253LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Crying In The Rain4:25
- A2Early Morning2:59
- A3I Call Your Name4:54
- A4Slender Frame3:42
- A5East Of The Sun4:47
- B1Sycamore Leaves5:22
- B2Waiting For Her4:49
- B3Cold River4:40
- B4The Way We Talk1:30
- B5Rolling Thunder5:43
- B6(Seemingly) Nonstop July2:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of East Of The Sun West Of The Moon are there?
21 vinyl pressings of East Of The Sun West Of The Moon are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1990 and 2020.
When was East Of The Sun West Of The Moon first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, Mexico, Europe, Argentina and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records WX 378.
How do I tell if my copy of East Of The Sun West Of The Moon is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WX 378, LPXB-7024, 7599-26314-1, 26314) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WX 378 A1 B PR-P and WX 378 B1 A PR-P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is East Of The Sun West Of The Moon 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.
