US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Jet Records NJZ 36510
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
P PAL-36510- 1N ASide A runout
P PBL- 36510- 1G BSide B runout
AL 36510Side A label
BL 36510Side B label
Alan PriceRising Sun
Vinyl pressings
Rising Sun
by Alan Price · 1980
12 pressings7 countriesPop RockRockPop
Rising Sun was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Rising Sun
8 pressings came out in 1980, 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.
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Jet Records NJZ 36510
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
lT PAL-36510-1E oSide A runout
Tl PBL-36510-1AA 2Λ oSide B runout
AL 36510Side A label
BL 36510Side B label
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Jet Records NJZ 36510
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Jet Records JET LP 227
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1980- Label and catalog number
- Jet Records JT 6025
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1980- Label and catalog number
- Jet Records JET LP 227
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Jet Records JT 6025First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Australia | Jet Records JT 6025First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Europe | Jet Records JET LP 227First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | South Africa | Jet Records ASF2514First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | Jet Records JET LP 227First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Jet Records NJZ 36510First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Jet Records NJZ 36510First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Jet Records NJZ 36510First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Spain | Jet Records JETLP 227LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Town House SN 7126 / Accord SN 7126LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | Overseas Records UPS-327-VLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | Overseas Records UPS-327-VLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1House Of The Rising Sun5:16
- A2I'm Coming Back3:16
- A3Mr. Sunbeam3:14
- A4Love You True3:55
- A5Perfect Lady2:58
- B1Wake Up3:50
- B2The Love That I Needed2:58
- B3I Have Tried3:32
- B4Don't Make Me Suffer3:30
- B5Music In The City3:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rising Sun are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Rising Sun are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1980 and 1984.
When was Rising Sun first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, UK, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Jet Records NJZ 36510.
How do I tell if my copy of Rising Sun is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NJZ 36510, JET LP 227, JT 6025, ASF2514) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P PAL-36510- 1N A and P PBL- 36510- 1G B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rising Sun 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.
