Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Grunt 65-0503
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AAKS-8757Label Side A
AAKS-8756Label Side B
Paul KantnerSunfighter
Vinyl pressings
Sunfighter
by Paul Kantner · 1971
11 pressings6 countriesPsychedelic RockProg RockRock
Sunfighter was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Sunfighter
7 pressings came out in 1971, 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Grunt 65-0503
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Grunt SP 45-303Grunt 65-0503
- Format
- 7", Promo · Picture Sleeve
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Grunt 65-0503
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AAKM-8757Label side A
AAKM-8756Label side B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Grunt 65-0503
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AAKM-8757-4S HRunout side A
AAKM-8756-3-SRunout side B
AAKM-8757Label side A
AAKM-8756Label side B
Canada
1971- Label and catalog number
- Grunt 65-0503
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
AAKS-8757 G MEtched Side A
AAKS-8756 GZ MEtched Side B
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia & New Zealand | Grunt GT-102051First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Canada | Grunt 65-0503First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Germany | Grunt 65-0503First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | Grunt SP 45-303 / Grunt 65-0503First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Grunt 65-0503First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | Grunt 65-0503First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1971 | US | Grunt 65-0503First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1972 | Japan | RCA SS-21627", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Spain | Grunt G-365027", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Grunt 65-05037", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Grunt SP 45-3037", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ASunfighter3:50
- BChina3:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sunfighter are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Sunfighter are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was Sunfighter first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Germany, US, Canada, Australia & New Zealand. One of them is Grunt 65-0503.
How do I tell if my copy of Sunfighter is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 65-0503, SP 45-303, GT-102051) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AAKS-8757 and AAKS-8756. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sunfighter 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.
