Italy
1986- Label and catalog number
- Discomagic Records MIX 306
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MIX 306 ALabel side A
MIX 306 BLabel side B
GazeboThe Sun Goes Down On Milky Way
Vinyl pressings
The Sun Goes Down On Milky Way
by Gazebo · 1986
11 pressings4 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
The Sun Goes Down On Milky Way was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 The Sun Goes Down On Milky Way
1 pressing came out in 1986, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Italy | Discomagic Records MIX 306First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | Ariola 608 93012", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Germany | Baby Records 108 9307" | 7" |
| 1987 | Germany | Baby Records 208 930-21312" | 12" |
| 1987 | Italy | Carosello CI 205387", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Spain | Sanni Records SR 1477", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Spain | Sanni Records SR 1214712" | 12" |
| 1987 | Spain | Sanni Records SR 1214712", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | Spain | Sanni Records SR 1477", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Japan | CBS/Sony 07SP 10237", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Japan | CBS/Sony 07SP 10237", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AThe Sun Goes Down On Milky Way (Club Version)6:15
- BThe Sun Goes Down On Milky Way (Radio Version)4:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Sun Goes Down On Milky Way are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Sun Goes Down On Milky Way are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was The Sun Goes Down On Milky Way first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Italy. One of them is Discomagic Records MIX 306.
How do I tell if my copy of The Sun Goes Down On Milky Way is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MIX 306) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MIX 306 A and MIX 306 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Sun Goes Down On Milky Way 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.
