US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Manhattan Records V-56013Manhattan Records V 56013
- Format
- 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
240717CSide A label
240718ASide B label
Vinyl pressings
Sun City
by Artists United Against Apartheid · 1985
41 pressings15 countriesDubElectroPop RockHip Hop
Sun City was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Sun City
38 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 14 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Manhattan Records B50017
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S-45-B-50017-240717-A Z1 MASTERDISK RLRunout A variant 1
S-45-B-50017-240718-Z2 #1 MASTERDISK RLRunout B variant 1
S-45-B-50017-240717-A Z1 #3 MASTERDISK RLRunout A variant 2
S-45-B-50017-240718-Z1 #1 MASTERDISK RLRunout B variant 2
US
October 1985- Label and catalog number
- Manhattan Records PB50017Manhattan Records B50017
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
S-45-B-50017-240717-A Z1 #1 MASTERDISK RL 0Runout A etched (ᴍᴀsᴛᴇʀᴅɪsᴋ 0 stamps)
S-45-B-50017-240717-A Z2 MASTERDISK RL 0Runout B etched (ᴍᴀsᴛᴇʀᴅɪsᴋ 0 stamps)
US
October 1985- Label and catalog number
- Manhattan Records PB50017Manhattan Records B50017
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
S-45-B-50017-240717-A Z1 #1 MASTERDISK RL 0Runout A etched (ᴍᴀsᴛᴇʀᴅɪsᴋ 0 stamps)
S-45-B-50017-240717-A Z2 MASTERDISK RL 0Runout B etched (ᴍᴀsᴛᴇʀᴅɪsᴋ 0 stamps)
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Manhattan Records SPRO9544Manhattan Records SPRO9545
- Format
- 12", Promo
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Manhattan Records SPRO9528Manhattan Records SPRO9529
- Format
- 12", Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
SPRO-1-9528-240717-A-Z1 RLRunout side A
SPRO-2-9529-240717-B-Z1 RLRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 41 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s41 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Manhattan Records MH-1634First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Australia | Manhattan Records MH-1634First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Australia | Manhattan Records MH-1634First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | Manhattan Records V-75124First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Canada | Manhattan Records B-50017First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Manhattan Records 1A 006-20 0927 7 / Manhattan Records 006-20 0927 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Manhattan Records 1C K 060-20 0927 6 / Manhattan Records 060 20 0927 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Manhattan Records 1C 006-20 0927 7 / EMI 1C 006-20 0927 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Manhattan Records 1A 006-20 0927 7 / Manhattan Records 006-20 0927 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1985 | Europe | Manhattan Records 1C K 060-20 0927 6 / Manhattan Records 060 20 0927 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Pathé Marconi EMI 1565006First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Manhattan Records 2009277First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Ireland | Manhattan Records MT 7First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | Italy | Manhattan Records 14 2009566First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | Manhattan Records 06-2009277 / Manhattan Records 06 2009277First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASun City5:09
- BNot So Far Away (Dub Version)5:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sun City are there?
41 vinyl pressings of Sun City are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Sun City first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, UK, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is Manhattan Records V-56013.
How do I tell if my copy of Sun City is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V-56013, B50017, PB50017, SPRO9544) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 240717C and 240718A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sun City 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.
