Australia
June 29, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Mushroom K-363
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Picture sleeve
- Runout / matrix
DMX 68471 R2C 3:53Etched Side A
S̶M̶X̶-̶6̶8̶1̶2̶5̶ SMX 68472 W2A 4:18Etched Side B
MX-68471Side A Label
MX-68472Side B Label
Angry AndersonSuddenly
Vinyl pressings
Suddenly
by Angry Anderson · 1987
14 pressings7 countriesSoft RockRock
Suddenly was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Suddenly
5 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year. 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.
Australia
June 29, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Mushroom K-363
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Generic sleeve
- Runout / matrix
DMX 68471 R2C 3:53Etched Side A
S̶M̶X̶-̶6̶8̶1̶2̶5̶ SMX 68472 W2A 4:18Etched Side B
MX-68471Side A Label
MX-68472Side B Label
Australia
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mushroom K-363
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Blue
- Runout / matrix
DMX 68471 R2C 3:53Etched Side A
S̶M̶X̶-̶6̶8̶1̶2̶5̶ SMX 68472 W2A 4:18Etched Side B
MX-68471Side A Label
MX-68472Side B Label
Australia
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mushroom K-363
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · White
- Runout / matrix
DMX 68471 R2C 3:53Etched Side A
S̶M̶X̶-̶6̶8̶1̶2̶5̶ SMX 68472 W2A 4:18Etched Side B
MX-68471Side A Label
MX-68472Side B Label
Australia
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mushroom K-363
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | Mushroom K-363First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1987 | Australia | Mushroom K-363First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1987 | Australia | Mushroom K-363First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1987 | Australia | Mushroom K-363First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australia | Mushroom K-363First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | France | Accord 1029377", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Ireland | Food For Thought Records Yum 1137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Jaws Records 555-7 / Jaws Records JAWS 555-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Food For Thought Records YUM 1137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Food For Thought YUM 1137", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1988 | UK | Food For Thought Records YUM 1137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Food For Thought YUM 1137", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1988 | Austria | Bellaphon 100·31·0457", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | South Africa | PWL Records PWS 2167", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ASuddenly
- BFalling
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Suddenly are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Suddenly are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1987 and 1989.
When was Suddenly first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Australia. One of them is Mushroom K-363, released June 29, 1987.
How do I tell if my copy of Suddenly is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K-363) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DMX 68471 R2C 3:53 and S̶M̶X̶-̶6̶8̶1̶2̶5̶ SMX 68472 W2A 4:18. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Suddenly 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.