UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 12CL 15979Capitol Records CL 15979
- Format
- 12"
SunSun Is Here
Vinyl pressings
Sun Is Here
by Sun · 1978
17 pressings8 countriesFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Sun Is Here was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Sun Is Here
17 pressings came out in 1978, 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15979
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15979
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15979
- Format
- 7", Promo
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4587
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
S45-94392A F1 #6 4587 MASTERED BY CAPITOL(stamped) JAYA Side Runout (Variant 1)
S45-94389B F1 #4 4587 MASTERED BY CAPITOL)stamped) JAYB Side Runout (Variant 1)
S45-94392A F2 #4 MASTERED BY CAPITOL(stamped) I△ AIA Side Runout (Variant 2)
S45-94389B F2 #5 MASTERED BY CAPITOL(stamped) I△ AIB Side Runout (Variant 2)
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4587
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Barbados | Capitol Records 4587First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Brazil | Capitol Records 31C 006 85620First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Canada | Capitol Records 4587First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Canada | Capitol Records 4587First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Japan | Capitol Records ECR-20459First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Mexico | Capitol Records 8211First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Mexico | Capitol Records 8215Z / Capitol Records 33C 052-85620 ZFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Mexico | Capitol Records 8215 Z / Capitol Records 33C 052-85620 ZFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 006.85595 / Capitol Records 5C 006-85595First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | UK | Capitol Records 12CL 15979 / Capitol Records CL 15979First year12" | 12" |
| 1978 | UK | Capitol Records CL 15979First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | UK | Capitol Records CL 15979First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | UK | Capitol Records CL 15979First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | Capitol Records 4587First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | US | Capitol Records 4587First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASun Is Here
- BDance (Do What You Wanna Do)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sun Is Here are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Sun Is Here are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Sun Is Here first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in UK, US, Barbados, Brazil and more. One of them is Capitol Records 12CL 15979.
How do I tell if my copy of Sun Is Here is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12CL 15979, CL 15979, 4587, P-4587) 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 Sun Is Here 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.
