US
March 15, 1969- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS 6671
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
UAS-6671-A (-3) O-D-OA Side
UAS-6671-B (-3) O-D-OB Side
Jay & The AmericansSands Of Time
Vinyl pressings
Sands Of Time
by Jay & The Americans · 1969
14 pressings7 countriesPop RockRock
Sands Of Time was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Sands Of Time
6 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 3 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
March 15, 1969- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS 6671
- Format
- LP, Album · Research Craft Pressing
- Runout / matrix
UAS-6671-ASide A runout etched
UAS-6671-BSide B runout etched
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS 6671
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
UAS-6671-A (-2) O-D-O I T A2Side A Etched [I & A2 Stamped]
UAS-6671-B (-2) O-P-O I D1Side B Etched [I & D1 Stamped]
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS 6671
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
UAS-6671-ARunout side A (variant 1), etched
UAS-6671-BRunout side B (variant 1) etched
UAS-6671-A (-3) O-D-O 114Runout side A (variant 2), etched
UAS-6671-B (-3) O-D-O 1-30-69Runout side B (variant 2), etched
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS 6671
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1969- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS 29 034 IUnited Artists Records UAS 6671
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
UAS-6671-A (2) 29 034-A Made in GermanyRunout side A
UAS-6671-B (2) 29 034-B Made in GermanyRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | United Artists Records UAS 6671First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Germany | United Artists Records UAS 29 034 I / United Artists Records UAS 6671First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | United Artists Records UAS 6671First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | United Artists Records UAS 6671First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | United Artists Records ST-91639 / United Artists Records UAS 6671LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1969 | US | United Artists Records SKAO-91639 / United Artists Records ST-91639LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1969 | US | United Artists Records UAS 6671First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | United Artists Records UAS 6671First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | United Artists Records UAS 6751LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1970 | US | United Artists Records UAS 6751LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | United Artists Records SUAL 933,225LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Brazil | United Artists Records UAM 20046LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Lebanon | United Artists Records UAS 6671LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Venezuela | United Artists Records UAS 6671LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1This Magic Moment2:50
- A2Pledging My Love2:45
- A3Can't We Be Sweethearts2:32
- A4My Prayer2:43
- A5So Much In Love2:23
- A6Since I Don't Have You4:20
- B1Gypsy Woman3:15
- B2Hushabye2:57
- B3When You Dance2:52
- B4Life Is But A Dream2:32
- B5Mean Woman Blues3:00
- B6Goodnight My Love2:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sands Of Time are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Sands Of Time are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was Sands Of Time first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Canada, Germany. One of them is United Artists Records UAS 6671, released March 15, 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Sands Of Time is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UAS 6671, UAS 29 034 I) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, UAS-6671-A (-3) O-D-O and UAS-6671-B (-3) O-D-O. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sands Of Time 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.
