US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Rocshire Records XR95047
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
AlcatrazzIsland In The Sun
Vinyl pressings
Island In The Sun
by Alcatrazz · 1983
12 pressings6 countriesHard RockHeavy MetalRock
Island In The Sun was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Island In The Sun
9 pressings came out in 1983, 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Rocshire Records XR95047
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XR-95047-A2 SLM △ 5572 1- R-8556Runout A etched
XR-95047-B2 SLM △ 5572-X 1-1 R-8557Runout B etched
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Rocshire Records XR95519
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Rocshire Records XR95047
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australia
1983- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 104301
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Japan
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 7DM 0095
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7DM-0095A 〄 P A-1-4 U WRunout, side A
7DM-95B 121 ✣Runout, side B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | RCA Victor 104301First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Japan | Polydor 7DM 0095First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | Polydor 7DM-0095First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | New Zealand | RCA Victor 104301First year7" | 7" |
| 1983 | Spain | RCA FB-1311First year7" | 7" |
| 1983 | US | Rocshire Records XR95047First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Rocshire Records XR95519First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Rocshire Records XR95047First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Rocshire Records XR95047First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Spain | RCA FB-13117", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | UK | RCA RCAT 434 / RCA ZB 0131112", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | RCA RCA 434 / Rocshire Records RCA 4347", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AIsland In The Sun
- BGeneral Hospital
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Island In The Sun are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Island In The Sun are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Island In The Sun first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, Australia, Japan, New Zealand and more. One of them is Rocshire Records XR95047.
How do I tell if my copy of Island In The Sun is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use XR95047, XR95519, 104301, 7DM 0095) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Island In The 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.
