UK
November 1996- Label and catalog number
- Public Demand PPDT 23
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Lenny FontanaSpirit Of The Sun
Vinyl pressings
Spirit Of The Sun
by Lenny Fontana · 1996
13 pressings1 countryHouseGarage HouseElectronic
Spirit Of The Sun was first pressed on vinyl in 1996. 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 Spirit Of The Sun
2 pressings came out in 1996, the album's first year. 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
1996- Label and catalog number
- Public Demand PPDT 23
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
PPDT- 23 A1 JD EWSide A, etched
PPDT - 23 B1 EWSide A, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | UK | Public Demand PPDT 23First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1996 | UK | Public Demand PPDT 23First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | UK | Public Demand PPDT 3112" | 12" |
| 1998 | UK | Public Demand PPDT 3112" | 12" |
| 1998 | UK | Public Demand PPDT 3112", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1998 | UK | Public Demand PPDT3112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1999 | UK | Public Demand SOS 00112", Single Sided | 12", Single Sided |
| 1999 | UK | Public Demand PPDT 4012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Misprint | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Misprint |
| 1999 | UK | Public Demand PPDT 40 / Public Demand SOS 00112", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1999 | UK | Public Demand PPDT 4012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Misprint | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Misprint |
| 1999 | UK | Public Demand SOS 00112", Single Sided, White Label | 12", Single Sided, White Label |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | UK | Public Demand PPDT 10312", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2003 | UK | Public Demand PPDT 103 / Public Demand PPDT 4012" | 12" |
Tracklist
- A1Spirit Of The Sun (Full Vocal Mix)10:35
- A2Spirit Of The Sun (Drum Mix)4:52
- AA1Spirit Of The Sun (Spiritual Dub)7:40
- AA2Spirit Of The Sun (Drum Vocal)8:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Spirit Of The Sun are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Spirit Of The Sun are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1996 and 2003.
When was Spirit Of The Sun first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1996, in UK. One of them is Public Demand PPDT 23, released November 1996.
How do I tell if my copy of Spirit Of The Sun is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PPDT 23) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Spirit Of 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.