Netherlands
September 1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 12 964 AT
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
12964~.A [Walking Eye Logo]Side A runout etched
12964~ - BSide B runout etched
12 964-aSide A label
12 964-bSide B label
StrawbsShine On Silver Sun
Vinyl pressings
Shine On Silver Sun
by Strawbs · 1973
13 pressings8 countriesPop RockProg RockRock
Shine On Silver Sun was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Shine On Silver Sun
13 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 8 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7082
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AMS 7082 A1 2Runout side A
AMS 7082 B1 1Runout side B
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7082
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7082
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Pushout Centre
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7082
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
AMS 7082 A1A Side Runout
AMS 7082 B1B Side Runout
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7082
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Pushout Centre
- Runout / matrix
AMS 7082 A1A Side Etched Runout
AMS 7082 B1B Side Etched Runout
AMS 7082-AA Side Label
AMS 7082-BB Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | A&M Records K-5275First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Italy | A&M Records AM 45052First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1973 | Japan | A&M Records AM-194 (S)First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | New Zealand | A&M Records AMK 5275First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | South Africa | A&M Records AMRS 1073First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7082First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7082First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7082First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7082First year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1973 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7082First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7082First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Germany | A&M Records 12 964 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Netherlands | A&M Records 12 964 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AShine On Silver Sun
- BAnd Wherefore
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shine On Silver Sun are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Shine On Silver Sun are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Shine On Silver Sun first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Netherlands, UK, Germany, Australia and more. One of them is A&M Records 12 964 AT, released September 1973.
How do I tell if my copy of Shine On Silver Sun is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 964 AT, AMS 7082, K-5275, AM 45052) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12964~.A [Walking Eye Logo] and 12964~ - B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shine On Silver 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.
