UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Circa YRT 12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YRT 12 A-1U-1-1Side A (Runout groove, stamped)
YRT 12 B-1U-1-1Side B (Runout groove, stamped)
YRT 12-ASide A (Label)
YRT 12-BSide B (Label)
Sydney YoungbloodAin't No Sunshine
Vinyl pressings
Ain't No Sunshine
by Sydney Youngblood · 1988
10 pressings4 countriesSoulFunk / SoulPop
Ain't No Sunshine was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Ain't No Sunshine
7 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 2 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Circa YR 12
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Circa YRTPR 12
- Format
- 12", White Label
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Circa YRTX 12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Circa YRTPR 12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
YRTPR 12 A-1U-1-1Side A stamped
YRTPR 12 AA-1U-1-1Side B stamped
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- Circa 611 609Circa 611 609-213
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S 611 609 ASide A label
S 611 609 BSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Europe | Circa 611 609 / Circa 611 609-213First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | Virgin 111.609 / Circa 111.609-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Circa YRTPR 12First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Circa YRT 12First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Circa YR 12First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Circa YRTPR 12First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1988 | UK | Circa YRTX 12First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | France | Circa 906157", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | France | Circa SA 1285 / Virgin SA 12857", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1991 | US | Arista ADP-2190 / Circa ADP-2190-SA12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AAin't No Sunshine5:58
- B1Ain't No Sunshine (Radio Edit)3:45
- B2Frustration Ain't No Fun3:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ain't No Sunshine are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Ain't No Sunshine are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1988 and 1991.
When was Ain't No Sunshine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, Europe. One of them is Circa YRT 12.
How do I tell if my copy of Ain't No Sunshine is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use YRT 12, YR 12, YRTPR 12, YRTX 12) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YRT 12 A-1U-1-1 and YRT 12 B-1U-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ain't No Sunshine 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.
