US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Jive JS1-9323
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
JS 19323 SA MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK ¢Side A etched, "Mastering By...: stamped
JS 19323 SBSide B etched
JS1-9323-SASide A label
JS1-9323-SBSide B label
Vinyl pressings
Suddenly
by Billy Ocean · 1984
44 pressings19 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Suddenly was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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
18 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 12 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Jive JS1-9323
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Allied pressing
- Runout / matrix
JS-1-9323-SA-1 [Allied logo] R-14034-1 SLM ¢ Δ9037 1-1Etched Side A, except Allied logo spamped
JS-1-9323-SB-1 [Allied logo] R-14035-1 SLM Δ9037-X 1-1 MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORKEtched Side B, except Allied logo and Frankford Wayne text spamped
JS1-9323-SASide A Label
JS1-9323-SBSide B Label
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Jive JS1-9323
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
JS-1-9323-SA 1-1 MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK [SRC Logo]Side A and AA runouts
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE 90
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
JIVE 90 A // 1▼420 TA-side runout, stamped
JIVE 90 B // 1▼420 TB-side runout, stamped
DB Tape oneA & B-side runouts, etched
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE 90
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
JIVE 90 A1 timtomA-side runout, etched
JIVE 90 B1 TYB-side runout, etched
⋀Runouts, stamped
JIVE 90A*A-side Label
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE 90
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Company Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
JIVE 90 A1 timtomHand Etched Runout, Side A
JIVE 90 B1 TYHand Etched Runout, Side B
⋀Stamped Runout, Side A
0 DStamped Runout, Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 44 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s43 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Jive LS-1493First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Canada | Jive JIVE 90XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Jive 151.185First year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | Germany | Jive 6.20422 / Jive 6.20422 AEFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Jive K 9712First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Philippines | New York Records NEW-9256First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Portugal | Jive 529214First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Scandinavia | Jive JIVE-90First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | South Africa | Jive JIVE 104First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | UK | Jive JIVE 90First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Jive JIVE 90First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Jive JIVE 90First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Jive JIVE 90First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Jive JIVE 90First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | US | Jive JS1-9323First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Jive LS-14937", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASuddenly3:46
- BLucky Man3:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Suddenly are there?
44 vinyl pressings of Suddenly are listed here, from 19 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Suddenly first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Jive JS1-9323.
How do I tell if my copy of Suddenly is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JS1-9323, JIVE 90, LS-1493, JIVE 90X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JS 19323 SA MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK ¢ and JS 19323 SB. 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.
