US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Manhattan Records 24 0467 1
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Sun City
by Artists United Against Apartheid · 1985
36 pressings26 countriesAcousticBlues RockContemporary JazzElectro
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
28 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 22 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 ST-53019Manhattan Records ST 53019
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MASTERDISK 0Both Sides, all variants
ST-1-53019-Z2 #2 RLSide A runout, variant 1
ST-2-53019-Z1 #2 RLSide B runout, variant 1
ST-1-53019-Z2 #2 RLSide A runout, variant 2
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Manhattan Records MTL 1001EMI 24 0467 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MTL 1001 A-1-1-21 DSide A Runout Groove Stamped, Variant 1
MTL 1001 B-1-1-1-1 DSide B Runout Groove Stamped, Variant 1
MTL 1001 A-1-1-1-. DSide A Runout Groove Stamped, Variant 2
MTL 1001 B-1-1-2-x1 DSide B Runout Groove Stamped, Variant 2
Argentina
1985- Label and catalog number
- Manhattan Records 108371
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-53019-1Side A
ST-53019-2Side B
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Manhattan Records MAN 240467
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MAN 240467 ASide 1 Runout - Etched
MAN 240467 BSide 2 Runout - Etched
Australia & New Zealand
1985- Label and catalog number
- Manhattan Records MAN.240467
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST1-53019
ST2-53019
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 36 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s33 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Argentina | Manhattan Records 108371First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Australia | Manhattan Records MAN 240467First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Australia | Manhattan Records MAN 240467First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | Australia & New Zealand | Manhattan Records MAN.240467First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Australia & New Zealand | Manhattan Records ST 53019First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Brazil | Manhattan Records 31C 064 240467First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Canada | Manhattan Records ST-53019First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Colombia | Capitol Records 111033First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | Europe | Manhattan Records 1C 064 24 0467 1 / Manhattan Records 24 0467 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Manhattan Records 1C 064 24 0467 1 / Manhattan Records 24 0467 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | France | Manhattan Records 2404671First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Manhattan Records 2404671LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1985 | Greece | Manhattan Records 062 2404671 / EMI Greece 062 2404671First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Greece | Manhattan Records 062 2404671 / EMI Greece 062 2404671LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | Ireland | Capitol Records MTL 1001 / Manhattan Records MTL 1001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | USA & Canada | Wicked Cool Records B0030641-01 / UMe B0030641-01LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | USA & Europe | Wicked Cool Records B0030641-01 / UMe B0030641-01LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Manhattan Records St53019LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Sun City7:10
- A2No More Apartheid7:14
- A3Revolutionary Situation6:16
- B1Sun City (Version II)5:42
- B2Let Me See Your I.D.7:19
- B3The Struggle Continues7:03
- B4Silver & Gold4:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sun City are there?
36 vinyl pressings of Sun City are listed here, from 26 countries, released between 1985 and 2020.
When was Sun City first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Manhattan Records 24 0467 1.
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 24 0467 1, ST-53019, MTL 1001, 108371) 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 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.
