US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11941EMI ST-11941
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-11941Side 1 Label
ST-2-11941Side 2 Label
SunDestination: Sun
Vinyl pressings
Destination: Sun
by Sun · 1979
13 pressings7 countriesDiscoFunkFunk / Soul
Destination: Sun 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 Destination: Sun
11 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 7 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.
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11941
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-11941 G-6#3 ─◁ [indecipherable signature] MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout side A, variant 1
ST•2-11941 G-2 ─◁ [indecipherable signature] MASTERED BY CAPITOL sun!Runout side B, variant 1
ST-1-11941 G-6 #5 ─◁ Wayne MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout side A, variant 2
ST-2-11941 F-12 #3 Wayne MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0Runout side B, variant 2
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11941
- Format
- LP, Album · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-11941 G10 ✲ Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOLA Side
ST•2-11941 G5 ✲ Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOLB Side
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- EMI ST 511941
- Format
- LP
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records E-ST-11941Capitol Records 0C 062-85 924
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1979- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 31C 064 85924
- Format
- LP, Album
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Brazil | Capitol Records 31C 064 85924First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-11941First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | France | Capitol Records 2S 068-85.924First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 064-85 924First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-81252First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-81252 / EMI ECS-81252First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | UK | Capitol Records E-ST-11941 / Capitol Records 0C 062-85 924First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Capitol Records ST-11941 / EMI ST-11941First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Capitol Records ST-11941First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Capitol Records SN-16239LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | US | Capitol Records ST-11941First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | Capitol Records ST-11941 / EMI ST-11941LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1979 | US | EMI ST 511941First yearLP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Radiation Level5:55
- A2Pure Fire5:08
- A3I Want To Be With You4:47
- A4Everybody Disco Down3:32
- B1Light Of The Universe4:52
- B2Deep Rooted Feeling (Stand Up)4:58
- B3Baby I Confess4:02
- B4Hallelujah Spirit4:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Destination: Sun are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Destination: Sun are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Destination: Sun first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records ST-11941.
How do I tell if my copy of Destination: Sun is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST-11941, ST 511941, E-ST-11941, 31C 064 85924) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-1-11941 and ST-2-11941. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Destination: 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.
