UK
June 6, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POLH 43Polydor POLH43
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
D POLH 43 A-2U-1-1 TOWN HOUSE D M MSide A
D POLH 43 B-1U-1-1-Side B
Vinyl pressings
Sur La Mer
by The Moody Blues · 1988
27 pressings19 countriesClassic RockRock
Sur La Mer 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 Sur La Mer
24 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 19 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 835 756-1Threshold 835 756-1
- Format
- LP, Album · 53 - Hauppauge Pressing
- Runout / matrix
422-835-756-1-AS-HRMA side runout, variant 1
422-835-756-1-BS-HRMB side runout, variant 1
422-835-756-1-AS-HRM1 MASTERDISK B3A side runout, variant 2
422-835-756-1-BS-HRM MASTERDISK A-B-B_B side runout, variant 2
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 835 756-1Threshold 835 756-1
- Format
- LP, Album · 49 - Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SP 422-835-756-1-AS-SP 1-1 (MASTERDISK logo, stamped)Side A Runout - Etched
SP 422-835-756-1-BS-SP 1-1 (MASTERDISK logo, stamped)Side B Runout - Etched
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 422 835 756-1Threshold 422 835 756-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · 76 - Hub-Servall Pressing
- Runout / matrix
422-835-756-1-AS- MASTERDISK (stamped) HUBSide A Runout - Etched
422-835-756-1-BS- MASTERDISK (stamped) HUBSide B Runout - Etched
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 835 756-1Threshold 835 756-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
422-835-756-1-AS-SP 1-1 5PSide 1 Etched
422-835-756-1-BS-SP 1-1 5PSide 2 Etched
MASTERDISKBoth Sides Stamped
Japan
July 25, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 28MM 0650
- 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 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s27 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Argentina | Polydor 29134First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Brazil | Polydor 837 592-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Canada | Polydor 835 756-1 / Threshold 835 756-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Canada | Polydor 835 756-1 / Threshold 835 756-1LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1988 | Colombia | Polydor 8357561First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Europe | Threshold 835 756-1 / Polydor 835 756-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | Threshold 835 756-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Germany | Threshold 835 756-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Greece | Threshold 835 756-1 / Polydor 835 756-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Greece | Threshold 835 756-1 / Polydor 835 756-1LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1988 | Greece | Polydor 8357561First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Mexico | Polydor LPR 16646 / Polydor 837 547-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Portugal | Polydor 835 756-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Spain | Polydor 835 756-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Polydor 835 756-1 / Threshold 835 756-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1I Know You're Out There Somewhere
- A2Want To Be With You
- A3River Of Endless Love
- A4No More Lies
- A5Here Comes The Weekend
- B1Vintage Wine
- B2Breaking Point
- B3Miracle
- B4Love Is On The Run
- B5Deep
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sur La Mer are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Sur La Mer are listed here, from 19 countries.
When was Sur La Mer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is Polydor POLH 43, released June 6, 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Sur La Mer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POLH 43, 835 756-1, 422 835 756-1, 28MM 0650) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, D POLH 43 A-2U-1-1 TOWN HOUSE D M M and D POLH 43 B-1U-1-1-. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sur La Mer 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.
