Germany
1968- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C 23 779
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7 XCA 32 010Label Side A
7 XCA 32 011Label Side B
Paul JonesAnd The Sun Will Shine
Vinyl pressings
And The Sun Will Shine
by Paul Jones · 1968
12 pressings10 countriesPop RockRockPop
And The Sun Will Shine was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 And The Sun Will Shine
11 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 9 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.
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 8379
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7XCA 32010-1 M KT 1Runout Side A
7XCA 32011-1 O KT 2Runout Side B
7XCA 32010Label Side A
7XCA 32011Label Side B
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 8379
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Australia
1968- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DO-8307
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Denmark
1968- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DB 8379
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Greece
1968- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SCMG 413
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Australia | Columbia DO-8307First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Australia | Columbia DO-8307First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | Denmark | Columbia DB 8379First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Germany | Columbia C 23 779First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Greece | Columbia SCMG 413First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Ireland | Columbia DB(I) 8379First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Netherlands | Columbia DB 8379First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1968 | New Zealand | Columbia DNZ.10563First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Sweden | Columbia DB 8379First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1968 | UK | Columbia DB 8379First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1968 | UK | Columbia DB 8379First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Columbia CF1537", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AAnd The Sun Will Shine2:56
- BThe Dog Presides2:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of And The Sun Will Shine are there?
12 vinyl pressings of And The Sun Will Shine are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was And The Sun Will Shine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in Germany, UK, Australia, Denmark and more. One of them is Columbia C 23 779.
How do I tell if my copy of And The Sun Will Shine is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use C 23 779, DB 8379, DO-8307, SCMG 413) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7 XCA 32 010 and 7 XCA 32 011. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is And The Sun Will Shine 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.