UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- EMI-Manhattan Records MTL 1021EMI-Manhattan Records 74 8684 1
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Diamond Sun
by Glass Tiger · 1988
16 pressings12 countriesPop RockRock
Diamond Sun was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Diamond Sun
14 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 12 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- EMI-Manhattan Records E1-48684
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SP | E1-1-48684-Z2 | 1-1Run Out Groove Side A, Variant 1
SP | E1-2-48684-Z4 | 1-3Run Out Groove Side B, Variant 1
SRC E1-1-48684-Z4 1-1 MASTERDISK·BKRun Out Groove Side A, Variant 2
SRC E1-2-48684-Z4 1-3 MASTERDISKRun Out Groove Side B, Variant 2
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CDP 48684Capitol Records CDP7 48684-2
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
E1-148684-Z4 masterdisk
E1-248684-Z4 masterdisk
Brazil
1988- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 064 748684 1
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1988- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records C1 48684EMI C1 48684
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
C1-1̶-48684-A MASTERDISK DM 3Side A runouts
C1-2̶-4864̶84 A MASTERDISK DM 3Side B runouts
48684-ASide A label
48684-BSide B label
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- EMI-Manhattan Records 1C 064 7 48684 1EMI-Manhattan Records 7 48684 1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7486841-A1Side A runout, variant 1
7486841-B1 1Side B runout, variant 1
7486841-A1 1Side A runout, variant 2
7486841-B1 1Side B runout, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Brazil | Capitol Records 064 748684 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Canada | Capitol Records E1-548684LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
| 1988 | Canada | Capitol Records C1 48684 / EMI C1 48684First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Europe | EMI-Manhattan Records 1C 064 7 48684 1 / EMI-Manhattan Records 7 48684 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Italy | EMI-Manhattan Records 64 7486841First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Japan | Capitol Records RP28-5605First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Japan | Capitol Records RP28-5605First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Mexico | EMI-Manhattan Records SLEM-1528First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Portugal | Capitol Records 748 6841 / EMI 748 6841First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | South Africa | Capitol Records ST(L) 7486841First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | South Korea | Oasis Records C1 48684 / EMI E1 48684First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Spain | Hispavox 590 74 8684 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | UK | EMI-Manhattan Records MTL 1021 / EMI-Manhattan Records 74 8684 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | US | EMI-Manhattan Records E1-48684First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | US | Capitol Records CDP 48684 / Capitol Records CDP7 48684-2First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Diamond Sun5:20
- A2Far Away From Here4:06
- A3I'm Still Searching3:56
- A4A Lifetime Of Moments4:57
- A5It's Love U Feel5:31
- B1Sing My Song3:24
- B2(Watching) Worlds Crumble4:51
- B3Send Your Love4:29
- B4Suffer In Silence3:32
- B5This Island Earth6:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Diamond Sun are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Diamond Sun are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Diamond Sun first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is EMI-Manhattan Records MTL 1021.
How do I tell if my copy of Diamond Sun is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MTL 1021, E1-48684, CDP 48684, 064 748684 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Diamond 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.
