France
1979- Label and catalog number
- WEA International 58177
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MPO WEA 58177 ARunout side A
MPO WEA 58177 BRunout side B
Vinyl pressings
Sun Of Jamaica
by Goombay Dance Band · 1979
27 pressings14 countriesDiscoElectronicPop
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
1 pressing came out in 1979, 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 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | France | WEA International 58177First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Europe | CBS CBS 84332 / CBS 84332LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | CBS CBS 84290LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Germany | CBS 316059LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1980 | Germany | CBS 27315-1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Germany | CBS CBS 84290 / Bild am Sonntag CBS 84290LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Germany | CBS CBS 84290LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Germany | CBS 84290LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Germany | CBS CBS 84290LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Greece | CBS CBS 84332LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Israel | CBS CBS 84332LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | New Zealand | CBS SBP 237521LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SX 2341LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SX 2341LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SX 2341LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Poland | Polskie Nagrania Muza SX 2341LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | South Korea | CBS CBS-84332 / CBS Records Korea Inc. CPL-1052LP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Russia | 80 Latituderecords 80LTLP-256LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | Not On Label 84 290LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| ? | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | Not On Label 84 290LP, Compilation, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Goombay Dance4:00
- A2Sing Little Children (Bon Soir Dame)2:40
- A3Aloha-oe, Until We Meet Again3:45
- A4Monkey3:03
- A5Caribbean Girl3:42
- A6Fly Flamingo4:00
- B1Sun Of Jamaica4:22
- B2Bang Bang Lulu2:27
- B3Paradise Of Joy3:50
- B4Conga Man3:33
- B5Island Of Dreams3:26
- B6Take Me Home To Jamaica2:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sun Of Jamaica are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Sun Of Jamaica are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1979 and 2025.
When was Sun Of Jamaica first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in France. One of them is WEA International 58177.
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 58177) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO WEA 58177 A and MPO WEA 58177 B. 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.
