France
1975- Label and catalog number
- LMN LMN 117
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
LMN 117 A2 DA CIDIS B ARunout side A
LMN 117 B2 DA CIDIS BRunout side B
ColombusMilky Ways / Sunshine
Vinyl pressings
Milky Ways / Sunshine
by Colombus · 1975
10 pressings10 countriesSoft RockRock
Milky Ways / Sunshine was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Milky Ways / Sunshine
10 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 10 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
May 1975- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic ATL 10624LMN ATL 10624
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
10624-A Manufactured in Germany SRunout side A stamped/etched
10624-B Manufactured in Germany SRunout side B stamped/etched
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WBA-4077
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX175690Label side A
MX175691Label side B
Italy
1975- Label and catalog number
- LMN 5000 117
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
New Zealand
1975- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WBA 4077
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
LMN 117ALabel side A
LMN 117BLabel side B
Portugal
1975- Label and catalog number
- LMN N-S-03-1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records WBA-4077First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | LMN LMN 117First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Italy | LMN 5000 117First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Warner Bros. Records WBA 4077First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Portugal | LMN N-S-03-1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Rhodesia | Warner Bros. Records WBS 178First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1975 | South Africa | Warner Bros. Records WBS 178First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Turkey | WEA 75027First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 10624 / LMN ATL 10624First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | LMN P-1371KFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AMilky Ways3:25
- BSunshine3:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Milky Ways / Sunshine are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Milky Ways / Sunshine are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Milky Ways / Sunshine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in France, Germany, Australia, Italy and more. One of them is LMN LMN 117.
How do I tell if my copy of Milky Ways / Sunshine is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LMN 117, ATL 10624, WBA-4077, 5000 117) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LMN 117 A2 DA CIDIS B A and LMN 117 B2 DA CIDIS B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Milky Ways / Sunshine 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.