Germany
January 30, 2016- Label and catalog number
- Bilocation Records Bilocation 30
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
38146 sst
Somali Yacht ClubThe Sun
Vinyl pressings
The Sun
by Somali Yacht Club · 2016
11 pressings4 countriesDubPost RockPsychedelic RockShoegaze
The Sun was first pressed on vinyl in 2016. 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 The Sun
2 pressings came out in 2016, 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.
Germany
2016- Label and catalog number
- Bilocation Records BILOCATION 30
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · White
- Runout / matrix
38146 sst
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.
2010s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Germany | Bilocation Records BILOCATION 30First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | Germany | Bilocation Records Bilocation 30First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2017 | Germany | Bilocation Records Bilocation 30LP, Album, Repress · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Repress · Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Germany | Bilocation Records Bilocation 30LP, Album, Repress · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Repress · Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Germany | Bilocation Records Bilocation 30 / Kozmik Artifactz Bilocation 30LP, Album, Repress · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Repress · Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Germany | Bilocation Records Bilocation 30LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Germany | Bilocation Records Bilocation 30LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | US | Season Of Mist SOM628LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | USA & Europe | Season Of Mist SOM628LP / Season Of Mist SOM628LPCTLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | USA & Europe | Season Of Mist SOM628LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2022 | Worldwide | Season Of Mist SOM628LPLP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Loom8:20
- A2Sightwaster8:02
- A3Up In The sky8:12
- B1Signals10:52
- B2Sun7:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Sun are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Sun are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 2016 and 2022.
When was The Sun first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2016, in Germany. One of them is Bilocation Records Bilocation 30, released January 30, 2016.
How do I tell if my copy of The Sun is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use Bilocation 30, BILOCATION 30) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 38146 sst. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.