Germany
June 1980- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca 6198 359
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
10 AA6198359 1Y 320 A1Runout Side A
10 AA6198359 2Y 320 C1Runout Side B
AA 6198 359.1 YLabel Side A
AA 6198 359.2 YLabel Side B
Vinyl pressings
Sunset People
by Donna Summer · 1980
26 pressings20 countriesDiscoElectronic
Sunset People was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Sunset People
24 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 18 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca 6198 356
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
10 AA6198356 1W 320 ARunout, stamped, side A
10 AA6198356 2W 320 BRunout, stamped, side B
Germany
June 1980- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca 6198 359
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Misprint · Beide Seiten haben Label Seite 1
- Runout / matrix
10 AA6198359 1Y 320 A1Runout Side A
10 AA6198359 2Y 320 C1Runout Side B
AA 6198 359.1 YLabel Side A
AA 6198 359.2 YLabel Side B
UK
June 1980- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca CAN 198
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CAN 198 A-1◊MB. - DRunout side A variant 1
CAN 198 B-1◊MB. - 2 DRunout side B variant 1
CAN 198 A-1◊MB. – D ORunout A-side etched variant 2
CAN 198 B-1◊MB. - 2 D 1-1Runout B-side etched variant 2
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca CANL 198
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
France
June 1980- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca 6175 013
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CASABLANCA 017 6175013 A 380 POLYGRAM A10side A runout, stamped
CASABLANCA 017 6175013 B 380 POLYGRAM A12side B runout, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Casablanca 6198 356First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Austria | Casablanca 6198 356First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Belgium | Casablanca 6198 356First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Bolivia | Casablanca CBS - 31-5First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1980 | Canada | Casablanca NB 2273First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Germany | Casablanca 6198 356First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Italy | Casablanca CA. 538First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Italy | Casablanca CAN. 538First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | Jamaica | Casablanca 6198 356First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Japan | Casablanca 6S-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Japan | Casablanca 6S-7 / Polystar 6S-7First year7", Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Casablanca 6198 356First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Portugal | Casablanca 6198 356First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Scandinavia | Casablanca 6198 356First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | South Africa | Philips TOS 1267First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | El Salvador | Casablanca NB 22737", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Peru | Casablanca F-CAS 0900131.67", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ASunset People3:55
- BOur Love3:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sunset People are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Sunset People are listed here, from 20 countries.
When was Sunset People first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Germany, UK, France, Ireland and more. One of them is Casablanca 6198 359, released June 1980.
How do I tell if my copy of Sunset People is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6198 359, 6198 356, CAN 198, CANL 198) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 10 AA6198359 1Y 320 A1 and 10 AA6198359 2Y 320 C1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sunset People 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.
