US
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APL1-1031
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
APL1 - 1031A - 2S I A1Side A stamped
APL1 - 1031B - 2S I A1Side B stamped
APL-1031-ASide A label
APL-1031-BSide B label
Harry NilssonSandman
Vinyl pressings
Sandman
by Harry Nilsson · 1976
12 pressings8 countriesPop RockRock
Sandman was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Sandman
12 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 8 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APL1-1031
- Format
- LP, Album · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1 APL1-1031A-2SSide A, stamped
1 APL1-1031B-2SSide B, stamped
APL-1031-ASide A label
APL-1031-BSide B label
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APD1-1031
- Format
- LP, Album, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
APD1-1031-ASide 1 Label
APD1-1031-BSide 2 Label
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RS 1015
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
APL1 - 1031A - 2S 1 A1Side A stamped
APL1 - 1031B - 2S 1 A1Side B stamped
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RS 1015 (APLI-1031)
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
RS 1015 - A - 1E BIESide A (engraved), variant 1
RS 1015 - B - 2E AID | M |Side B (engraved), variant 1
RS 1015-A-1E BIE | M |Side A (engraved), variant 2
RS 1015-B-2E AID | M |Side B (engraved), variant 2
Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APL1-1031-G
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
APL 1031A A1A2Runout Side A Variant 1
APL 1031A A1A1Runout Side B Variant 1
APLI 1031A A1A1Runout Side A Variant 2
APLI 1031B A1A1Runout Side B Variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | RCA Victor APL1-1031-GFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | RCA Victor APL1-1031First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | RCA Victor APL1-1031 / RCA Victor 26.21612 ASFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | RCA RVP-6028First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | RCA RVP-6028First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | South Africa | RCA Victor APL1-1031First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Spain | RCA Victor APL1-1031First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | RCA Victor RS 1015First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | RCA Victor RS 1015 (APLI-1031)First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | RCA Victor APL1-1031First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | RCA Victor APD1-1031First yearLP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1976 | US | RCA Victor APL1-1031First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1I'll Take A Tango2:58
- A2Something True2:54
- A3Pretty Soon There'll Be Nothing Left For Everybody2:50
- A4The Ivy Covered Walls3:15
- A5Thursday Or, Here's Why I Did Not Go To Work Today4:05
- B1The Flying Saucer Song6:40
- B2How To Write A Song3:12
- B3Jesus Christ You're Tall4:08
- B4Will She Miss Me4:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sandman are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Sandman are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Sandman first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is RCA Victor APL1-1031.
How do I tell if my copy of Sandman is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use APL1-1031, APD1-1031, RS 1015, RS 1015 (APLI-1031)) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, APL1 - 1031A - 2S I A1 and APL1 - 1031B - 2S I A1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sandman 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.
