Italy
1970- Label and catalog number
- Pathé 3C 006-10894 M
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
10894-M-A - 15-7-70 T1Side A, runout, etched
10894-M-B - 15-7-70 T1Side B, runout, etched
10894 M/ASide A, label
10894 M/BSide B, label
Jupiter SunsetBack In The Sun
Vinyl pressings
Back In The Sun
by Jupiter Sunset · 1970
14 pressings11 countriesPop
Back In The Sun was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Back In The Sun
12 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 10 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Juno 5011
- Format
- 45 RPM, 7"
Brazil
1970- Label and catalog number
- Odeon 7I-3273
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- Pathé 77.881
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Chile
1970- Label and catalog number
- Odeon MSOD 8852
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Alta Fidelidad
Denmark
1970- Label and catalog number
- Pathé 6E 006-10894Pathé 6E 006-10894M
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
6E 006-10894-ARunout side A, stamped
6E 006-10894-BRunout side B, stamped
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.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Brazil | Odeon 7I-3273First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Canada | Pathé 77.881First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Chile | Odeon MSOD 8852First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1970 | Denmark | Pathé 6E 006-10894 / Pathé 6E 006-10894MFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | France | Pathé 2 C006-10894 M / Pathé 2 C 006-10894 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | France | Pathé 10894First year7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1970 | France | Pathé SP 69First year7", 45 RPM, Special Edition | 7", 45 RPM, Special Edition |
| 1970 | Germany | Columbia 1C 006-10 894First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Italy | Pathé 3C 006-10894 MFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Mexico | Odeon SOM-125First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Spain | Pathé 1 J 006-10.894 MFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | US | Juno 5011First year45 RPM, 7" | 45 RPM, 7" |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Lebanon | Pathé LAP 337", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Lebanon | Pathé LAP 337", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABack In The Sun3:52
- BBack In The Sun (Instrumental)3:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Back In The Sun are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Back In The Sun are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Back In The Sun first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Italy, US, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Pathé 3C 006-10894 M.
How do I tell if my copy of Back In The Sun is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3C 006-10894 M, 5011, 7I-3273, 77.881) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 10894-M-A - 15-7-70 T1 and 10894-M-B - 15-7-70 T1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Back In The Sun 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.