UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Penny Farthing PEN 778
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
PEN 778 1F//1▽420 11 6 04
PEN 778 2F//1▽420 13 3 04
Johnny Pearson & His OrchestraSleepy Shores
Vinyl pressings
Sleepy Shores
by Johnny Pearson & His Orchestra · 1971
29 pressings14 countriesThemeStage & Screen
Sleepy Shores was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Sleepy Shores
12 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 9 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Penny Farthing PEN 778
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 3-Prong Centre
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Penny Farthing PEN 778
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Red Paper Labels / Large Centre
- Runout / matrix
PEN 778 1F//1▽420 1 4 8Stamped runout, side A. Variant 1
PEN 778 2F//1▽420 1 4 5Stamped runout, side B. Variant 1
PEN 778 1F//1▽420 13 21 04Stamped runout, side A. Variant 2
PEN 778 2F//1▽420 14 13 04Stamped runout, side B. Variant 2
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Penny Farthing PEN 778
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4-prong centre
- Runout / matrix
PEN 778 1F//1▽420 11.5 04Side A runout
PEN 778 2F//1▽420 1 5 04Side B runout
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 73270
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Angola
1971- Label and catalog number
- Penny Farthing PGS 1001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Angola | Penny Farthing PGS 1001First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Australia | Penny Farthing PFK-4535First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | Penny Farthing BF 18065 / Bellaphon BF 18065First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Mexico | Tizoc 524 x 45First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Omega International Om 35.957-HFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | South Africa | Penny Farthing PGS 109First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Spain | Penny Farthing 06-007First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Penny Farthing PEN 778First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Penny Farthing PEN 778First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Penny Farthing PEN 778First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Penny Farthing PEN 778First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | Mercury 73270First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Belgium | Penny Farthing 6067 0297", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1972 | Italy | Penny Farthing 3C 006-93106 / Penny Farthing 3C 006 931067", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | US | Mercury 732707", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | UK | Old Gold OG 9050 / Lightning Records OG 90507", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Penny Farthing CM30197", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| ? | Belgium | Penny Farthing 6067 0297", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Belgium | Penny Farthing 6067 0297", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | France | Penny Farthing AZ 10.7647", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ASleepy Shores2:05
- BOld World Charm2:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sleepy Shores are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Sleepy Shores are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1971 and 1980.
When was Sleepy Shores first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, US, Angola, Australia and more. One of them is Penny Farthing PEN 778.
How do I tell if my copy of Sleepy Shores is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PEN 778, 73270, PGS 1001, PFK-4535) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PEN 778 1F//1▽420 11 6 04 and PEN 778 2F//1▽420 13 3 04. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sleepy Shores 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.
