Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-1976
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
Pablo CruiseA Place In The Sun
Vinyl pressings
A Place In The Sun
by Pablo Cruise · 1976
12 pressings7 countriesRockLatinFunk / SoulPop
A Place In The Sun was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 A Place In The Sun
1 pressing came out in 1976, 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 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Canada | A&M Records AM-1976First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1977 | Australia | A&M Records K-69197", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Canada | A&M Records AM-19767", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Germany | A&M Records AMS 56167", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Germany | A&M Records AMS S 5616 / A&M Records AMS 56167", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | A&M Records AMS 56167", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | New Zealand | A&M Records K 69197", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Portugal | A&M Records P-1976-SG7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | US | A&M Records 1976-S7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | A&M Records 1976 / A&M Records 1976-S7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1977 | US | A&M Records 1976-S7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1977 | US | A&M Records 1976-S7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AA Place In The Sun3:40
- BEl Verano4:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Place In The Sun are there?
12 vinyl pressings of A Place In The Sun are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was A Place In The Sun first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Canada. One of them is A&M Records AM-1976.
How do I tell if my copy of A Place In The Sun is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AM-1976) 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 A Place 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.
