UK
September 1984- Label and catalog number
- Jive Electro JIVE P 74
- Format
- 11", 45 RPM, Shape, Picture Disc, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Jive+P+74+A ORLAKE BILBO TAPE ONESide A
Jive+P+74+B ORLAKESide 2
Tangerine DreamWarsaw In The Sun
Vinyl pressings
Warsaw In The Sun
by Tangerine Dream · 1984
14 pressings7 countriesBerlin-SchoolElectronic
Warsaw In The Sun was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Warsaw In The Sun
11 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 6 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
September 1984- Label and catalog number
- Jive Electro JIVE T 74
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
JIVET 74 A1 ARunout side A, etched/stamped
JIVET 74 B1 ARunout side B, etched/stamped
JIVE T 74ALabel side A
JIVE T 74BLabel side B
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Jive Electro JIVE 74
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
JIVE 74-A1Side 1
JIVE 74-B1Side 2
France
September 1984- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 8.470Jive Electro 8470
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- Jive Electro JVD-025
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Jive Electro 6.20382
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single · Orange Transparent
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Canada | Jive Electro JVD-025First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Canada | Jive Electro 74XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Germany | Jive Electro 6.20382First year12", Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1984 | Germany | Jive 6.14254 / Jive 6.14254 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Jive Electro 6.14254 / Jive Electro 6.14254 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Mexico | Jive Electro SL-7139First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1984 | UK | Jive Electro JIVE 74First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | Carrere 8.470 / Jive Electro 8470First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Japan | CBS/Sony 12AP 3038First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | UK | Jive Electro JIVE P 74First year11", 45 RPM, Shape, Picture Disc, Stereo · Picture disc | 11", 45 RPM, Shape, Picture Disc, Stereo · Picture disc |
| 1984 | UK | Jive Electro JIVE T 74First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Jive Electro JIVE P 7412", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing, Picture disc | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing, Picture disc |
| 1985 | Poland | Tonpress S-5757", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | Japan | CBS/Sony 12AP 303812", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Warsaw In The Sun (Parts 1 & 2)
- B1Polish Dance
- B2Rare Bird
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Warsaw In The Sun are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Warsaw In The Sun are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Warsaw In The Sun first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, France, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Jive Electro JIVE P 74, released September 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of Warsaw In The Sun is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JIVE P 74, JIVE T 74, JIVE 74, 8.470) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Jive+P+74+A ORLAKE BILBO TAPE ONE and Jive+P+74+B ORLAKE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Warsaw In The 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.
