Canada
1988- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records C1-75225
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
C1-75225-A-1 DM-1Side 1 runout
C1-75225-B-1 DM-2Side 2 runout
75225-1Side 1 label
75225-2Side 2 label
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Vinyl pressings
Diamond Sun
by Glass Tiger · 1988
15 pressings10 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
15 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 10 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.
Canada
1988- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records B-73059
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
B-73059-A-1 DM-92Runout Side A etched
B-73059-BRunout Side B etched
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- EMI-Manhattan Records MTP 40EMI-Manhattan Records MT 40
- Format
- 7", Limited Edition · Clear
- Runout / matrix
MT 40 A-1-1-1- D DSide A
MT 40 B-1-1-Q2 DSide B
MT 40BSide B Label
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- EMI-Manhattan Records 12MT 40
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Manhattan Records MT 40EMI-Manhattan Records MT 40
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MT 40 A-1-1-1- D DRunout stamped side A
MT 40 B-1-1- DRunout stamped side B
MT 40ALabel side A
MT 40BLabel side B
Australasia
1988- Label and catalog number
- Manhattan Records MH.2081Manhattan Records MH.2081
- 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australasia | Manhattan Records MH.2081 / Manhattan Records MH.2081First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | Capitol Records C1-75225First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | Capitol Records B-73059First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | EMI-Manhattan Records 1C K 060-20 2541 6 / Capitol Records 1C K 060-20 2541 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | France | Manhattan Records 2025407First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C K 060-20 2541 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Germany | EMI-Manhattan Records 1C 006-20 2540 7 / EMI-Manhattan Records 1C 006 20 2540 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 006-20 2540 7 / Capitol Records 1C 006 20 2540 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Italy | Manhattan Records 06 2025407First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Portugal | EMI 2025407First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | South Africa | Capitol Records PS 98First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Spain | Hispavox 545 2025407First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | EMI-Manhattan Records MTP 40 / EMI-Manhattan Records MT 40First year7", Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1988 | UK | EMI-Manhattan Records 12MT 40First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Manhattan Records MT 40 / EMI-Manhattan Records MT 40First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ADiamond Sun (Extended Re-Mix)7:11
- B1Diamond Sun (Version Français)4:24
- B2Diamond Sun (Single Version)4:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Diamond Sun are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Diamond Sun are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Diamond Sun first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Canada, UK, Australasia, Europe and more. One of them is Capitol Records C1-75225.
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 C1-75225, B-73059, MTP 40, 12MT 40) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, C1-75225-A-1 DM-1 and C1-75225-B-1 DM-2. 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.
