US
1975- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Records TK-604
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
The Sound Of Sunshine
by The Sunshine Band · 1975
30 pressings19 countriesFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
The Sound Of Sunshine 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 The Sound Of Sunshine
18 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 13 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
- T.K. Records TK-604
- Format
- LP
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Records TK-604T.K. Records 604
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
T.K.-604-A ◊̶ ̶M2 2Runout A
TK-604-B ◊̶ ̶M2 2-Runout B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Records 604
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- T.K. Records TK-604
- Format
- 12", Album, Stereo · Instrumental
- Runout / matrix
T.K. 604- 'A -1AI/I/I/2R (MR) △20116 <Side One
TK-604-B-1 (MR) △20116-X AI/I/I/2R <Side Two
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Jay Boy JSL 8
- 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 30 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s27 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Argentina | RCA Victor AVS-4338First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Australia | CBS SBP 237107First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Australia & New Zealand | RCA Victor DXL1-4011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | RCA Victor DXL1-4011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | RCA DXL1-4011 / RCA Victor DXL1-4011LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | France | RCA Victor DXL1 4011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | India | T.K. Records DXL1-4011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | RCA RCA-6328 / RCA DXL1-4011First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | RCA RCA-6328First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Philippines | T.K. Records T.K. 604First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | South Africa | RCA Victor DXL-1-4011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Spain | RCA Victor DXL1 - 4011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Taiwan | First Record FL-2638LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1975 | UK | Jay Boy JSL 8First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | T.K. Records TK-604First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | T.K. Records T.K. 604LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | T.K. Records PTK 92000LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Greece | RCA Victor RCLP 20026LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Shotgun Shuffle2:45
- A2Rock Your Baby3:58
- A3Funky '752:55
- A4S.O.S.3:00
- A5Miss B. (Theme)3:07
- B1Hey J2:39
- B2Just A Groove3:06
- B3Sunshine City2:16
- B4I Love You2:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Sound Of Sunshine are there?
30 vinyl pressings of The Sound Of Sunshine are listed here, from 19 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was The Sound Of Sunshine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is T.K. Records TK-604.
How do I tell if my copy of The Sound Of Sunshine is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TK-604, 604, JSL 8, AVS-4338) 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 The Sound Of 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.