USSR
1981- Label and catalog number
- Мелодия С62—16377-8
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM
СамоцветыСолнечный Луч
Vinyl pressings
Солнечный Луч
by Самоцветы · 1981
10 pressings1 countryPop
Солнечный Луч was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Солнечный Луч
5 pressings came out in 1981, 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.
USSR
1981- Label and catalog number
- Мелодия С62—16377-8
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM
USSR
1981- Label and catalog number
- Мелодия С62—16377-8
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM · Pink Labels
- Runout / matrix
C62-16377/2-1Side A runout, stamped
С62-16378/2-1Side B runout, stamped
USSR
1981- Label and catalog number
- Мелодия С62—16377-8
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · White labels
USSR
1981- Label and catalog number
- Мелодия С62—16377-8
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM · Red labels
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.
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | USSR | Мелодия С62—16377-8First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1981 | USSR | Мелодия С62—16377-8First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1981 | USSR | Мелодия С62—16377-8First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1981 | USSR | Мелодия С62—16377-8First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1981 | USSR | Мелодия С62—16377-8First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | USSR | Мелодия С62-16377-87", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | USSR | Мелодия С62—16377-87", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress |
| ? | USSR | Мелодия С62—16377-87", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress |
| ? | USSR | Мелодия С62—16377-87", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress |
| ? | USSR | Мелодия С62—16377-87", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress |
Tracklist
- А1Солнечный Луч3:31
- А2Телефон3:00
- В1Раз И Навсегда2:24
- В2Не Судьба4:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Солнечный Луч are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Солнечный Луч are listed here, from 1 country.
When was Солнечный Луч first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in USSR. One of them is Мелодия С62—16377-8.
How do I tell if my copy of Солнечный Луч is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use С62—16377-8) 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 Солнечный Луч 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.