Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Probe 1 C 006-95 215EMI Electrola 1 C 006-95 215
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
95 215 A-1Runout side A, stamped
95 215 B-1Runout side B, stamped
Bobby WrightSeasons In The Sun
Vinyl pressings
Seasons In The Sun
by Bobby Wright · 1974
12 pressings8 countriesCountryBalladPopFolk
Seasons In The Sun was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Seasons In The Sun
11 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 8 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.
Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Probe 1 C 006-95 215EMI Electrola 1 C 006-95 215
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
95 215 A-1Runout side A, stamped
95 215 B-1Runout side B, stamped
UK
March 11, 1974- Label and catalog number
- PROBE PRO 615
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YPRO 615 A 45Label Side A
YPRO 615 B 45Label Side B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC-11418
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- PROBE PRO 615
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
YPRO 615 A 45Label Side A
YPRO 615 B 45Label Side B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABC-11418
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45-16526-SRE1A Label
45-16527-SB Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Probe PRO-10425First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | Probe 1 C 006-95 215 / EMI Electrola 1 C 006-95 215First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | Probe 1 C 006-95 215 / EMI Electrola 1 C 006-95 215First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Japan | Probe IPR-10511First year7", Stereo | 7", Stereo |
| 1974 | Portugal | Probe 8E 006-95 215 MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | South Africa | Probe PROJ 3004First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | Spain | Probe 1 J 006-95.215First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | PROBE PRO 615First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | ABC Records ABC-11418First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | ABC Records ABC-11418First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | UK | PROBE PRO 615First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Goldies 45 D-26677", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ASeasons In The Sun3:25
- BLive And Let Live3:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Seasons In The Sun are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Seasons In The Sun are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Seasons In The Sun first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Germany, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Probe 1 C 006-95 215.
How do I tell if my copy of Seasons In The Sun is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1 C 006-95 215, PRO 615, ABC-11418, PRO-10425) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 95 215 A-1 and 95 215 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Seasons In The Sun 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.