Vinyl pressings
by Boney M. · 1976
Sunny was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
17 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 9 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.
17459 A-1/76S Made in GermanyRunout A, stamped, var. 1
17459 B-1/76S II Made in GermanyRunout B, stamped/etched, var. 1
17459 A-1/76S Made in GermanyRunout A, stamped, var. 2
17459 B-1/76S III Made in GermanyRunout B, stamped/etched, var. 2
17459 A-1/76S IV Made in GermanyRunout A, variant 1
17459 B-1/76S II Made in GermanyRunout B, variant 1
17459 A-1/76S II Made in GermanyRunout A, variant 2
17459 B-1/76S II Made in GermanyRunout B, variant 2
17459 A-1/76S Manufactured in Germany 002 M̶a̶d̶e̶ ̶i̶n̶ ̶G̶e̶r̶m̶a̶n̶y̶Runout side A
002 17459 B-1/76S Manufactured in Germany M̶a̶d̶e̶ ̶i̶n̶ ̶G̶e̶r̶m̶a̶n̶y̶Runout side B
S 17 459 ALabel side A
S 17 459 BLabel side B
77C-33417 RILabel side A
77C-33417 SPLabel side A (Var. 1)
ST-77C-33417 SPLabel side B (Var. 1)
ST-77C-33417-1 SP ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.Label side A (Var. 2)
77C-33417-1 SP ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.Label side B (Var. 2)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Argentina | RCA 41A-2781First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1976 | Austria | Hansa International 17 459 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Belgium | Hansa AT 17.459 y / Hansa International 17 459 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Canada | ATCO Records ATCO 7080First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Greece | Music-Box MB 10020First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Hansa International 17.459-H / Hansa 17.459-HFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Hansa AT 17.459-H / Hansa International 17 459 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Hansa International 17.459-H / Hansa 17.459-HFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Hansa AT 17.459-H / Hansa International 17 459 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Rhodesia | Gallo PD 1348First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | US | ATCO Records 7080First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1976 | US | ATCO Records 7080First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | US | ATCO Records 7080First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1976 | US | ATCO Records 7080First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1976 | Germany | Hansa International 17 459 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
42 vinyl pressings of Sunny are listed here, from 23 countries, released between 1976 and 1978.
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Germany, US, Argentina, Austria and more. One of them is Hansa International 17 459 AT, released November 22, 1976.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 17 459 AT, 7080, 41A-2781, AT 17.459 y) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 17459 A-1/76S Made in Germany and 17459 B-1/76S II Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
