UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Albion Records ALB 104Albion Records VALB 104
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
STRAWBERRY ALB 104 A-1 DAMONTRunout, side A, etched
STRAWBERRY ALB 104 B-1 DAMONTRunout, side B, etched
Vinyl pressings
Sons And Lovers
by Hazel O'Connor · 1980
16 pressings11 countriesDowntempoSynth-popElectronic
Sons And Lovers was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Sons And Lovers
10 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 7 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Albion Records ALB 104
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ALB 104 A-1Runout, side A, etched
ALB 104 B-1 STRAWBERRYRunout, side B, etched
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Albion Records ALB 104
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ALB 104 A-1 1 DAMONT AT STRAWBERRYRunout side A
ALB 104 B-1 DAMONT STRAWBERRYRunout, side B
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4852
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AM SP 04852-A S1. SX BRunout side A, var 1
AM SP 04852-B S2.. SX HRunout side B, var 1
AM SP 04852-A S2.. SXT 3 S1Runout side A, var 2
AM SP 04852-B S1. SXT A3 S2Runout side B, var 2
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4852
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · X on labels
- Runout / matrix
AM SP 04852-A S1. SX B \SRunout side A etched
AM SP 04852-B S1. SX A sRunout side B etched
(SP 04852-A)Label A
(SP 04852-B)Label B
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4852
- Format
- LP, Album
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4852First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Germany | Albion Records 203 215 / Ariola 203 215First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Italy | Albion Records LP 3316First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Albion Records 203 215-320 / Ariola 203 215First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Scandinavia | Albion Records ALB 104First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | Albion Records ALB 104 / Albion Records VALB 104First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | Albion Records ALB 104First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | Albion Records ALB 104First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | A&M Records SP-4852First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | A&M Records SP-4852First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | France | Albion Records 201874 / Virgin 201874LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | Victor VIP-6766LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | New Zealand | Liberation Records LIB 5000LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Scandinavia | Albion Records ALB 104LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | Australia | Liberation Records LIB 5000LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1D-Days3:10
- A2Waiting2:33
- A3Who Will Care?3:18
- A4Zoo4:32
- A5Gigolo2:41
- A6Do What You Do4:36
- B1Sons And Lovers4:38
- B2Glass Houses3:19
- B3Ain't It Funny3:57
- B4Danny Boy2:30
- B5Bye Bye3:18
- B6Time (Ain't On Our Side)3:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sons And Lovers are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Sons And Lovers are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1980 and 1985.
When was Sons And Lovers first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, US, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Albion Records ALB 104.
How do I tell if my copy of Sons And Lovers is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ALB 104, SP-4852, 203 215, LP 3316) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, STRAWBERRY ALB 104 A-1 DAMONT and STRAWBERRY ALB 104 B-1 DAMONT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sons And Lovers 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.
