UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 9057
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EPC-S-9057-A1 ΛSide A runout
EPC-S-9057-B1 ΛSide B runout
S EPC 9057 A*Side A label
S EPC 9057 B*Side B label
Vinyl pressings
Sun Of Jamaica
by Goombay Dance Band · 1979
54 pressings21 countriesEuropopDiscoPop
Sun Of Jamaica was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Sun Of Jamaica
20 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 11 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.
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- EPIC EPC A1273
- Format
- 7", Single · Yellow
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- EPIC EPC A1273
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A 1273
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
Argentina
1979- Label and catalog number
- Epic 40261
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 7947CBS 7947
- 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 54 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Argentina | Epic 40261First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Australia | CBS CBS 7947 / CBS 7947First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Brazil | Epic 46011First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Colombia | CBS 42-1046First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Costa Rica | CBS 12281First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | France | WEA 18 209 / WEA PRO 160First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | Germany | CBS CBS 12.7947First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1979 | Germany | CBS CBS S 7947 / CBS CBS 7947First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Germany | CBS CBS S 7947 / CBS CBS 7947First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Germany | CBS CBS 7947First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | CBS CBS 7947First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Germany | CBS CBS S 7947 / CBS 7947First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Germany | CBS CBS 7947 / CBS 7947First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Mexico | Epic SC-71867First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | New Zealand | CBS BA222638First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s32 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | CBS BA 2229927", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | France | WEA 18209 / WEA 18 2097", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Italy | CBS CBS 79477", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Italy | CBS CBS 79477", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Japan | Overseas Records E-7-212", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Peru | Epic 71797", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Peru | Epic 71797", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Poland | Tonpress R-1066Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc | Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc |
| 1980 | Poland | Tonpress R-1066Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc | Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc |
| 1980 | Poland | Tonpress R-1066Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc | Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc |
| 1980 | Poland | Tonpress R-1066Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc | Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc |
| 1980 | Poland | Tonpress R-1066Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc | Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc |
| 1980 | Poland | Tonpress R-1066Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc | Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc |
| 1980 | Poland | Tonpress R-1066Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc | Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc |
| 1980 | Poland | Tonpress R-1066Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc | Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided, Card Backed, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Europe | CMC 08-012422-007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Portugal | CBS CBS 7947 / CBS 79477", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASun Of Jamaica4:22
- BIsland Of Dreams3:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sun Of Jamaica are there?
54 vinyl pressings of Sun Of Jamaica are listed here, from 21 countries, released between 1979 and 1994.
When was Sun Of Jamaica first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, Argentina, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Epic S EPC 9057.
How do I tell if my copy of Sun Of Jamaica is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S EPC 9057, EPC A1273, EPC A 1273, 40261) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EPC-S-9057-A1 Λ and EPC-S-9057-B1 Λ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sun Of Jamaica 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.
