Jamaica
1971- Label and catalog number
- Coxsone Records CSL 8023
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
FCD 3423 A frm
FCD 3423 B frm
Alton EllisSunday Coming
Vinyl pressings
Sunday Coming
by Alton Ellis · 1971
12 pressings4 countriesReggae
Sunday Coming was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Sunday Coming
3 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 2 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.
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Bamboo BDLPS 214
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Tan Label
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Bamboo BDLPS 214
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · White Label
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.
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Jamaica | Coxsone Records CSL 8023First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | UK | Bamboo BDLPS 214First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | Bamboo BDLPS 214First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Studio One PSOL 3423LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | US | Studio One PSOL-3423 / Studio One SOLP 01233LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Europe | Studio One PSOL 3423LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One PSOL 3423LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One PSOL 3423LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One PSOL 3423 / Coxsone RecordsLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Coxsone Records PSOL 3423LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One PSOL 3423LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Studio One PSOL-3423 / Studio One PSOL 3423LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Sunday Coming2:25
- A2These Eyes2:52
- A3Hurting Me2:28
- A4It's True2:48
- A5Alton's Grove2:03
- A6What Does It Take To Win Your Love3:00
- B1The Picture Was You3:02
- B2Gonna Take A Miracle2:08
- B3Your Heart Is Gonna Pay2:58
- B4Wide Awake In A Dream2:50
- B5You Make Me So Happy3:08
- B6Reason In The Sky3:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sunday Coming are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Sunday Coming are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1971 and 2021.
When was Sunday Coming first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Jamaica, UK. One of them is Coxsone Records CSL 8023.
How do I tell if my copy of Sunday Coming is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CSL 8023, BDLPS 214) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FCD 3423 A frm and FCD 3423 B frm. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sunday Coming 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.
