US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Milestone M-9122
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
P m M 9122 A2Side A runout, variant 1
P m M 9122 B1Side B runout, variant 1
P M M 9122 A2Side A runout, variant 2
P M M 9122 B2Side B runout, variant 2
Vinyl pressings
Sunny Days Starry Nights
by Sonny Rollins · 1984
17 pressings7 countriesBopHard BopCalypsoJazz
Sunny Days Starry Nights was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Sunny Days Starry Nights
6 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 5 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.
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 68.152Milestone 68.152
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
68152-ARunout A
68152-BRunout B
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Milestone M-9122
- Format
- LP, Album
Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- Milestone NM 3009
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
1984- Label and catalog number
- Milestone VIJ-6420Milestone MILES-6420
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
1984- Label and catalog number
- Milestone VIJ-6420
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | France | Carrere 68.152 / Milestone 68.152First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Germany | Milestone M-9122First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Italy | Milestone NM 3009First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | Milestone VIJ-6420First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Japan | Milestone VIJ-6420 / Milestone MILES-6420First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | Milestone M-9122First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Spain | Milestone (60) 160 270 / Milestone 160 270LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | USSR | Мелодия C60 25517 006LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | USSR | Мелодия C60 25517 006LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | USSR | Мелодия С60 25517 006LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | USSR | Мелодия С60 25517 006LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | USSR | Мелодия С60 25517 006LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | USSR | Мелодия С60 25517 006LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | USSR | Мелодия С60 25517 006LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | USSR | Мелодия C60 25517 006LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Mava Mava4:30
- A2I'm Old Fashioned6:25
- A3Wynton8:18
- B1Tell Me You Love Me6:18
- B2I'll See You Again6:20
- B3Kilauea6:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sunny Days Starry Nights are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Sunny Days Starry Nights are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1984 and 1988.
When was Sunny Days Starry Nights first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, France, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Milestone M-9122.
How do I tell if my copy of Sunny Days Starry Nights is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M-9122, 68.152, NM 3009, VIJ-6420) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P m M 9122 A2 and P m M 9122 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sunny Days Starry Nights 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.
