Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6079 032
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
NazarethMay The Sunshine
Vinyl pressings
May The Sunshine
by Nazareth · 1978
19 pressings12 countriesClassic RockRock
May The Sunshine 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 May The Sunshine
6 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Bolivia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Philips PHS - 2041
- Format
- 7", Single
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6079 032
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
10 AA6079032 1W 320Runout A, variant 1
10 AA6079032 2W 320Runout B, variant 1
10 AA6079032 1W 320 CRunout A, variant 2
10 AA6079032 2W 320 ARunout B, variant 2
Italy
1978- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6079 032
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Japan
1978- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo SFL-2388
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Italy
1978- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6079 032
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Misprint
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Vertigo 6079 032First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Bolivia | Philips PHS - 2041First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1978 | Germany | Vertigo 6079 032First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Italy | Vertigo 6079 032First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Misprint | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Misprint |
| 1978 | Italy | Vertigo 6079 032First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Japan | Vertigo SFL-2388First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Canada | A&M Records 2116-S7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1979 | Canada | A&M Records AM 21167", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Ireland | Mountain NAZ 0037", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Vertigo 6079 0327", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | South Africa | Vertigo TOS 12037", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | UK | Mountain NAZ 3 / Mountain NAZ 0037", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | Mountain NAZ 3 / Mountain NAZ 0037", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | A&M Records 2116-S7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | UK | Mountain NAZ 0037", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Vertigo SFL-23887", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AMay The Sunshine3:19
- BExpect No Mercy3:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of May The Sunshine are there?
19 vinyl pressings of May The Sunshine are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was May The Sunshine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Australia, Bolivia, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Vertigo 6079 032.
How do I tell if my copy of May The Sunshine is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6079 032, PHS - 2041, SFL-2388) 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 May The Sunshine 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.
