UK
August 30, 1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS 653001 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
653 001 7 A1Side A Runout, etched
653 001 7 B1Side B Runout, etched
<Side A&B Runouts, stamped
653001 7 A⭐︎Side A Label
Vinyl pressings
Lovely Day (Sunshine Mix)
by Bill Withers · 1988
20 pressings7 countriesSoulFunkElectronicFunk / Soul
Lovely Day (Sunshine Mix) was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Lovely Day (Sunshine Mix)
20 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 7 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
August 30, 1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS 653001 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Jukebox centre
- Runout / matrix
653 001 7 A1Side A Runout, etched
653 001 7 B1Side B Runout, etched
653001 7 A*Side A Label
653001 7 B*Side B Label
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS 653001 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6530016 A1 1 2 VRunout etched/stamped side A
6530016 B1 0Runout etched/stamped side B
653001-6-A2 J VSide A Runout etched; (J V)sideways stamped Var 2
653001-6-B2 DSide B Runout etched; (D)sideways stamped Var 2
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS 653001 6
- Format
- 12" · Generic Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
653001 6 A1A Side etched
653001 6 B1B Side etched
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS 653001 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Label Variation
- Runout / matrix
653 0017 A1
653 0017 B1
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS 653000 5
- Format
- 12", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | CBS 653001 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Australia | CBS 653001 6First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Australia | CBS 653001 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Europe | CBS CBS 653001 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | CBS 653001 6 / CBS CBS 653001 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | CBS CBS 653001 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1988 | Europe | CBS CBS 653001 7 / CBS 653001 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Greece | CBS CBS 653001 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Ireland | CBS 653001 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Philippines | CBS QCLEP-18170First year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1988 | Philippines | CBS QCL45-6704First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | Spain | CBS CBS 653001 7.First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Spain | CBS CBS 653001 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Spain | CBS CBS-653001-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | CBS 653001 6First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Lovely Day (Sunshine Mix)6:32
- A2Lovely Day (Original Version)4:14
- B1Lean On Me4:17
- B2Ain't No Sunshine2:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lovely Day (Sunshine Mix) are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Lovely Day (Sunshine Mix) are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Lovely Day (Sunshine Mix) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, Australia, Europe, Greece and more. One of them is CBS 653001 7, released August 30, 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Lovely Day (Sunshine Mix) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 653001 7, 653001 6, 653000 5, CBS 653001 7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 653 001 7 A1 and 653 001 7 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lovely Day (Sunshine Mix) 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.
