US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BLP 4036
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Lou DonaldsonSunny Side Up
Vinyl pressings
Sunny Side Up
by Lou Donaldson · 1961
11 pressings3 countriesJazz
Sunny Side Up was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Sunny Side Up
1 pressing came out in 1961, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | US | Blue Note BLP 4036First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Blue Note BLP 4036LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | US | Blue Note BST 84036LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Blue Note BST 84036LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1970 | US | Blue Note BST 84036LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Japan | Blue Note K18P-9236 / Blue Note BLP-4036LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1989 | Japan | Blue Note 84036 / Blue Note ST-84036LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | US | Blue Note B1-32095 / Blue Note B1 7243 8 32095 1 4LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | US | Classic Records BN 4036-MONO-200G / Blue Note BLP 4036LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | US | Analogue Productions ABNJ 84036 / Analogue Productions AP-8403612", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2017 | UK & Europe | Rat Pack Records BLP 4036 / Culture Factory 782769LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Blues For J.P.
- A2The Man I Love
- A3Politely
- A4It's You Or No One
- B1The Truth
- B2Goose Grease
- B3Softly As In A Morning Sunrise
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sunny Side Up are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Sunny Side Up are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1961 and 2017.
When was Sunny Side Up first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US. One of them is Blue Note BLP 4036.
How do I tell if my copy of Sunny Side Up is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLP 4036) 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 Sunny Side Up 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.
