UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records NSPL 18454
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
NSPL 18454 A-2◇XStamped Runout, Side A
NSPL 18454 B-1◇XStamped Runout, Side B
1 JHand Etched Runout, Side A
1 AKHand Etched Runout, Side B
Vinyl pressings
Sweet Sensation
by Sweet Sensation · 1975
16 pressings11 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Sweet Sensation was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Sweet Sensation
15 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 11 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records PYE 12110
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
\ S PYEA̶T̶V̶-12110-A-1C A3 STERLINGRunout A etched / STERLING stamped
\ S PYE-12110-B-1C STERLING A1Runout B etched / STERLING stamped
PYE 12110 AMatrix A, on label
PYE 12110 BMatrix B, on label
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records PYE 12110
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PYE-12110-A-1A STERLINGRunout A, variant 1
PYE-12110-B-1B STERLINGRunout B, variant 1
P PYE-12110-A-1A STERLINGRunout A, variant 2
P PYE-12110-B-1A STERLINGRunout B, variant 2
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records PYE 12110
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1 PYE-12110-A-1B B STERLINGRunout A
T1 PYE-12110-B-1B B7 STERLINGRunout B
PYE 12110 AMatrix A, on label
PYE 12110 BMatrix B, on label
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- Astor SPLP 1444
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1975- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 4-14-404-032
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | Astor SPLP 1444First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Brazil | Pye Records 4-14-404-032First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Canada | Pye Records NSPL 18454First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | Pye Records NSPL 18454First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | France | Pye Records LDM 30289 / Pye Records LDM. 30289First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Italy | Durium D.30-236 / Durium Marche Estere D. 30-236First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | Pye Records UXP-623-YFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | Pye Records UXP-623-YFirst yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Pye Records NSPL 18454 / Pye Records NSPL-18454First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Dawn DNLS 9001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Spain | Pye Records P.3002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | UK | Pye Records NSPL 18454First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Pye Records PYE 12110First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Pye Records PYE 12110First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Pye Records PYE 12110LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1Mr. Cool4:33
- A2Eyes In The Back Of My Head3:15
- A3Emptiness Filled With Love3:45
- A4That Same Old Feeling3:29
- A5Sad Sweet Dreamer3:24
- B1Yes Miss, No Miss2:48
- B2Fancy Woman6:50
- B3Please Excuse Me2:54
- B4Snow Fire3:26
- B5Purely By Coincidence2:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sweet Sensation are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Sweet Sensation are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Sweet Sensation first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, US, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Pye Records NSPL 18454.
How do I tell if my copy of Sweet Sensation is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NSPL 18454, PYE 12110, SPLP 1444, 4-14-404-032) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NSPL 18454 A-2◇X and NSPL 18454 B-1◇X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sweet Sensation 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.
