Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2050 633
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX197703Side A
MX197704Side B
Vinyl pressings
Sausolito Summernight
by Diesel · 1979
25 pressings12 countriesPop RockRock
Sausolito Summernight was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Sausolito Summernight
5 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 4 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 0030.289
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Italy
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2050 403
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2050 403 A 520 040380Etched on runout area side A
2050 403 B 520Etched on runout area side B
Japan
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 7DM 0003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Japan
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 7DM 0038
- 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 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Polydor 2050 633First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Germany | Metronome 0030.289First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Italy | Polydor 2050 403First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | Polydor 7DM 0003First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Japan | Polydor 7DM 0038First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Netherlands | Polydor 2050 6337", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Polydor 2050 6337", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Canada | RCA RY-960017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Germany | Metronome 0030.4497", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Italy | Polydor 2050 4037", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Polydor 2050 7217", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Portugal | World 5047077", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | South Africa | Polydor PS 12437", Single | 7", Single |
| 1981 | Spain | Polydor 20 50 6337", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | UK | Mercury DIESL 77", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | US | Regency RY 73397", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Regency RY 73397", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | US | Regency RY-960017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | US | Regency RY 73397", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Regency RY-960017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASausolito Summernight3:52
- BBite Back2:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sausolito Summernight are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Sausolito Summernight are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1979 and 1982.
When was Sausolito Summernight first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Australia, Germany, Italy, Japan. One of them is Polydor 2050 633.
How do I tell if my copy of Sausolito Summernight is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2050 633, 0030.289, 2050 403, 7DM 0003) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MX197703 and MX197704. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sausolito Summernight 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.
