US
June 10, 1968- Label and catalog number
- White Whale WWS 7117
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
WST-8902 [MR logo] △11820Side A runout
WST-8903 [MR logo] △11820-XSide B runout
W ST 8902Side A label
W ST 8903Side B label
J. K. & Co.Suddenly One Summer
Vinyl pressings
Suddenly One Summer
by J. K. & Co. · 1968
10 pressings3 countriesPsychedelic RockRock
Suddenly One Summer was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Suddenly One Summer
6 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 2 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
June 10, 1968- Label and catalog number
- White Whale WWS 7117
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
p o WST-8902-1B A4A-Side Runout Etching
p o WST-8903-1B A1B-Side Runout Etching
WST 8902A-Side Label
WST 8903B-Side Label
US
June 10, 1968- Label and catalog number
- White Whale WWS 7117
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T o WST-8902 1-BSide A etched runout
T o WST-8903 1-BSide B etched runout
WST 8902A-Side Label
WST 8903B-Side Label
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- White Whale WWS 7117
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- White Whale WWS 7117
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
p o WST-8902-1B A1A-Side Runout Etching
p o WST-8903-1B A0B-Side Runout Etching
WST 8902A-Side Label
WST 8903B-Side Label
Canada
1968- Label and catalog number
- White Whale WWS 7117
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WST 8902 GTEtched in Deadwax, Side 1
WST-8903 GTEtched in Deadwax, Side 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Canada | White Whale WWS 7117First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | White Whale WWS 7117First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1968 | US | White Whale WWS 7117First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1968 | US | White Whale WWS 7117First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | White Whale WWS 7117First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | White Whale WWS 7117First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Italy | Akarma AK 201510", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Reissue | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Reissue |
| 2001 | US | BeatRocket BR 126LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | US | BeatRocket BR 126LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | BeatRocket BR 126LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Break Of Dawn0:32
- A2Fly4:41
- A3Little Children3:05
- A4Christine2:12
- A5Speed0:14
- A6Crystal Ball1:03
- A7Nobody4:00
- B1O.D.3:16
- B2Land Of Sensations & Delights2:48
- B3The Times2:20
- B4Magical Fingers Of Minerva2:52
- B5Dead4:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Suddenly One Summer are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Suddenly One Summer are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1968 and 2018.
When was Suddenly One Summer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, Canada. One of them is White Whale WWS 7117, released June 10, 1968.
How do I tell if my copy of Suddenly One Summer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WWS 7117) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WST-8902 [MR logo] △11820 and WST-8903 [MR logo] △11820-X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Suddenly One Summer 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.