US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-30363
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45 102609 8 1A-side runout, variant 1
45 102610 2 1B-side runout, variant 1
45 102609 8 1A-side runout, variant 2
45 102610 I1 1B-side runout, variant 2
Owen Bradley And His QuintetWhite Silver Sands
Vinyl pressings
White Silver Sands
by Owen Bradley And His Quintet · 1957
10 pressings4 countriesRhythm & BluesEasy ListeningJazzFunk / Soul
White Silver Sands was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 White Silver Sands
9 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 4 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
1957- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-30363
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
R45 102609 10Side A label
R45 102610 10Side B label
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-30363
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-102609Side A label
45-102610◈Side B label
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-30363
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45 102609 3 3Runout A, stamped
45 102610 4 3Runout B, stamped
45-102609Label A
45-102610 ◊Label B
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Decca 9-30363
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45 102609 2 1Side A
45 102610 1 1Side B
(102609)Side A label
(102610)✣Side B label
Australia
1957- Label and catalog number
- Festival Records SP45-1548
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX 1983Side A
MX 1984Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Australia | Festival Records SP45-1548First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Canada | Decca 9-30363First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Germany | Brunswick 12 111First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Germany | Brunswick 12 111First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1957 | US | Decca 9-30363First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Decca 9-30363First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1957 | US | Decca 9-30363First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | US | Decca 9-30363First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1957 | US | Decca 9-30363First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Decca 30363Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Tracklist
- AWhite Silver Sands2:42
- BMidnight Blues2:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of White Silver Sands are there?
10 vinyl pressings of White Silver Sands are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was White Silver Sands first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, Australia, Canada, Germany. One of them is Decca 9-30363.
How do I tell if my copy of White Silver Sands is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9-30363, SP45-1548, 12 111) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45 102609 8 1 and 45 102610 2 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is White Silver Sands 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.