UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- EMI America EA 101EMI America EM 8015
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EA 101 A - 1U M IRunout area side A
EA 101 B - 1U H G IRunout area side B
EA 101 ALabel side A
EA 101 BLabel side B
Robert JohnSad Eyes
Vinyl pressings
Sad Eyes
by Robert John · 1979
29 pressings21 countriesSoft RockRockPop
Sad Eyes was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Sad Eyes
26 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 19 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- EMI America EA 101EMI America EM 8015
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Picture sleeve
- Runout / matrix
EA 101 A - 1URunout area side A
EA 101 B - 1URunout area side B
EA 101 ALabel side A
EA 101 BLabel side B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- EMI America 8015
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S45-500105A F2 #3 MASTERED BY CAPITOL —◁A-Side Runout Etching
S45-500102 F2 #5 MASTERED BY CAPITOL —◁B-Side Runout Etching
S-500105AA-Side Label
S-500102B-Side Label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- EMI America 8015
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Jacksonville
- Runout / matrix
KP S45-500105A FI #38015 [MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0]Runout, side A, etched, except [stamped], Variant 1
KP S45-500102-FI#1 8015 [MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0]Runout, side B, etched, except [stamped], Variant 1
KP S45-500105A FI #5 8015 [MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0]Runout, side A, etched, except [stamped], Variant 2
KP S45-500102 FI #2 8015 [MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0]Runout, side B, etched, except [stamped], Variant 2
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- EMI America 8015
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S45-500105A F3 4 #64 [MASTERED BY CAPITOL KP * MR Δ 106221Runout, side A, etched,or [stamped]
S45-500102 F6 2 #64 [MASTERED BY CAPITOL * MR Δ 106220 walyRunout, side B, etched, or [stamped]
S500105ALabel Side A
S500102Label Side B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- EMI America 8015
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
S45-500105A F2 MASTERED BY CAPITOL —◁ KGA-Side Runout Etching
S45-500102 F2 #5 MASTERED BY CAPITOL —◁ KGB-Side Runout Etching
S-500105AA-Side Label
S-500102B-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Argentina | EMI America 101062First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Australia | EMI America AMI-11995First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | Bolivia | EMI International BO - 1262First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Brazil | Capitol Records 31C 006 85966First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Canada | EMI America 8015First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Canada | EMI America 8015First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | France | EMI America 2S 008-86.002First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Germany | EMI America 1 C 006-85 966 / EMI Electrola 1 C 006-85 966First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Guatemala | EMI America 8015First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Ireland | Capitol Records EA 101First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Italy | EMI America 3C 006 85966First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | New Zealand | EMI America F 8015First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Panama | EMI 8015First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Peru | EMI America 01.36.1492First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Portugal | Vadeca VEE-309ESFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Ecuador | Capitol Records 121-00237", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1980 | Poland | Tonpress R-1012Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Mono · Mono | Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | EMI America 80157", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ASad Eyes3:30
- BAm I Ever Gonna Hold You Again3:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sad Eyes are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Sad Eyes are listed here, from 21 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Sad Eyes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, US, Australia, Bolivia and more. One of them is EMI America EA 101.
How do I tell if my copy of Sad Eyes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EA 101, 8015, EM 8015, P-8015) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EA 101 A - 1U M I and EA 101 B - 1U H G I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sad Eyes 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.
