US
March 11, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 9 25166-1Duck Records 1-25166
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
1-25166 ASide 1
1-25166 BSide 2
Vinyl pressings
Behind The Sun
by Eric Clapton · 1985
38 pressings21 countriesBlues RockPop RockRock
Behind The Sun was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Behind The Sun
29 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 20 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.
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Duck Records 9 25166-1Warner Bros. Records 9 25166-1
- Format
- LP, Album · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
TOWNHOUSE SH-SP 1-25166-ASH3 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B20766-SH3 SLM △8962Runout side A, variant 1
TOWNHOUSE SH-SP 1-25166-B-SH2 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-20767-SH2 SLM △8962-XRunout side B, variant 1
TOWNHOUSE SH-SP 1-25166 -A·SH3 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-20766 -SH3 SLM △8962 1̶-̶2̶ SP 0-2Runout side A, variant 2
TOWNHOUSE SH-SP 1-25166-B-SH2 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-20767-SH2 SLM △ 8962-X 1̶-̶1̶-̶S̶M̶1̶-̶2̶ 0-2SM1-3Runout side B, variant 2
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 9 25166-1Duck Records 1-25166
- Format
- LP, Album · Allied Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
1-25166-A-SH2 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-20766-SH2 SLM △8962 1- TOWNHOUSERunout side A, variant 1
1-25166-B-SH2 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-20767-SH2 SLM △8962-X 1-1 TOWNHOUSERunout side B, variant 1
1-25166-A-SH1 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-20766-SH1 SLM △8962 1-1 TOWNHOUSERunout side A, variant 2
1-25166-B-SH2 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-20767-SH2 SLM △8962-X 1-1 TOWNHOUSERunout side B, variant 2
Japan
March 25, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Duck Records P-13069
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
P-13069-1 TO 1 - A - 3 3 〄 5-4Side 1, Runout, Stamped
P-13069-2 TO 1 - A - 2 9 3 〄Side 2, Runout, Stamped
Argentina
1985- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 83870
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 25166-1Duck Records 25166-1
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
△ MX 210105 25166-1 S1.Side A runout
△ MX210106 25166-1 S2.Side B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 38 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s31 pressings
All 31 pressings from the 1980s
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | US | Reprise Records 47735-1 / Duck Records 47735-1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2018 | Europe | Reprise Records 47735-1 / Duck Records 47735-1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2018 | US | Reprise Records 47735-1 / Duck Records 47735-1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2019 | US | Reprise Records 093624899839 / Warner Music Group 093624899839LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Reprise Records 670.9237 / Warner Bros. Records 36.204LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | South Korea | High Stereo Light OX-242LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| ? | South Korea | Warner Bros. Records 25166-1 / Duck Records 25166-1LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1She's Waiting4:54
- A2See What Love Can Do3:59
- A3Same Old Blues8:12
- A4Knock On Wood3:18
- A5Something's Happening3:22
- B1Forever Man3:12
- B2It All Depends5:04
- B3Tangled In Love4:07
- B4Never Make You Cry6:05
- B5Just Like A Prisoner5:30
- B6Behind The Sun2:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Behind The Sun are there?
38 vinyl pressings of Behind The Sun are listed here, from 21 countries, released between 1985 and 2019.
When was Behind The Sun first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, Japan, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records 9 25166-1, released March 11, 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of Behind The Sun is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9 25166-1, P-13069, 83870, 25166-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1-25166 A and 1-25166 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Behind 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.
