Netherlands
1978- Label and catalog number
- Midsong International JT-650
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Transparant vinyl
- Runout / matrix
JT 650 -A/ HV 38031-1-YRunout side A
JT 650 -B/ HV 38032 -1-YRunout side B
Vinyl pressings
Sandy
by John Travolta · 1978
41 pressings19 countriesSoundtrackRock & RollSoft RockRock
Sandy was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Sandy
38 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 18 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.
Netherlands
1978- Label and catalog number
- Midsong International JT-650
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Netherlands
1978- Label and catalog number
- Midsong International JT-650
- Format
- 7", Limited Edition, Stereo · Transparent vinyl
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 6Polydor 2001 809
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Red Ink Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
POSP 6 A/1 2̶0̶0̶1̶8̶0̶9̶ A//1▽420 04 11 19 JA/RCRunout side A, variant 1
POSP 6 B//3▽420 04 1 1 4Runout side B, variant 1
POSP 6 A/1 2̶0̶0̶1̶8̶0̶9̶ A//1▽420 04 11 8 JA/RCEtched, stamped runout, side A variant 2
POSP 6 B/1 2̶0̶0̶1̶8̶0̶9̶ B//1▽420 03 1 3 6Etched, stamped runout, side B variant 2
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Midsong International POSP 6Midsong International 2001 809
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
MPO POSP 6 A//4 420 C//FRA JASide A runout
MPO POSP 6 B//5/420 C//FRA JASide B runout
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Midsong International POSP 6Midsong International 2001 809
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Gold Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
POSP 6 A / 1 JA / RC A // 1 ∇ 420 02 1 2̶0̶0̶1̶8̶0̶9̶ 2 1 7Runout groove A side, etched/stamped
POSP 6 B // 3 ∇ 420 04 1 3 1 3Stamped, runout groove, B side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 41 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s40 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | RCA Victor 103309First year7" | 7" |
| 1978 | Austria | Polydor 2001 809 / Midsong International 2001 809First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Bolivia | Société Phonographique Philips PHS-2039First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Ecuador | Polydor 45-75223First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | France | Midsong International 45 MD 151First year7" | 7" |
| 1978 | France | Midsong International 45. MD. 185First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Germany | Polydor 2001 809 / Midsong International 2001 809First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Guatemala | Polydor 2001 809First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Ireland | Polydor POSP 6 / Polydor 2001 809First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Italy | Midsong International JB ZBM 7109First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Midsong International VIP-2681First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Japan | Midsong International VIP-2681First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Midsong International JT-650First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Midsong International JT-650First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Midsong International JT-650First year7", Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Portugal | Sauce Internacional BSS-037 / Midsong International BSS-0377", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASandy2:30
- BRainbows2:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sandy are there?
41 vinyl pressings of Sandy are listed here, from 19 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Sandy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Netherlands, UK, US, Italy and more. One of them is Midsong International JT-650.
How do I tell if my copy of Sandy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JT-650, POSP 6, POSP 006, RS 8024) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JT 650 -A/ HV 38031-1-Y and JT 650 -B/ HV 38032 -1-Y. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sandy 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.
