US
May 26, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Motown MS 689Motown MS689
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
HS-1592-6 MS-689 5-13-69Side A, etched
X4RS-2728-1 GSide A, stamped
HS-1593-4 MS-689Side B, etched
X4RS-2729-1 GSide B, stamped
Vinyl pressings
Let The Sunshine In
by The Supremes · 1969
27 pressings17 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
Let The Sunshine In was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Let The Sunshine In
22 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 14 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
May 26, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Motown S-689Motown MS689
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
HS-1592-6 MS-689 |⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K 5-13-69 X4RS-2728-1 G AudioMatrixSide A runout
HS-1593-4 MS-689 5-13-69 |⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K X4RS-2729-1 G AudioMatrixSide B runout
HS-1592Side A label
HS-1593-4Side B label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Motown S-689Motown MS689
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
HS-1572-6 MS-689 X4RS-2728-1 FA side runout etched
HS-1573-4 MS-689 X4RS-2729-1 EB side runout etched
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Motown S-689
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
HS-1592-6 MS-689 X4RS-2728-1 E HSide A runout, variant 1
HS-1593-4 MS-689 X4RS-2729-1 E HSide B runout, variant 1
HS-1592-6 MS-689 X4RS-2728-1 F ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K HSide A runout, variant 2
HS-1593-4 MS-689 X4RX-2729-1 F ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K HSide B runout, variant 2
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Motown MS-689Motown MS689
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
HS-1592-6 X4RS-2728-1 MS-689Side A etched, exc. X4RS-2728-1 stamped, variant 1
HS-1593-4 X4RS-2729-1 MS-689Side B etched, exc. X4RS-2729-1 stamped, variant 1
HS-1592-6 + I -⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K MS-689 X4RS-2728-1Side A etched, exc. ɪ and X4RS-2728-1 stamped, variant 2
HS-1592-4 + I -⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K A1 MS-689 X4RS-2729-1Side B etched, exc. ɪ, X4RS-2729-1 and A1 stamped, variant 2
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Motown S-689
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
HS-1592-6 MS-689 X4RS-2728-1 F HSide A etched, stamped
HS-1593-4 MS-689 X4RS-2729-1 E HSide B etched, stamped
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.
1960s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Tamla Motown STMLO 10023 / Tamla Motown STMLO-10023First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Brazil | Motown MS689 / Motown MM-689First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Canada | Motown MOS 689First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Germany | Tamla Motown 1 C 062-90 299First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Germany | Tamla Motown STM 689First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Mexico | Tamla Motown STAM 175 / Tamla Motown MS689First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Tamla Motown STMLM 6034First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Philippines | Motown MTN-5092First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | South Africa | Tamla Motown STMLJ 5060First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | UK | Tamla Motown STML 11114 / Tamla Motown 1E 062 ◦ 90299First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Motown S-689 / Motown MS689First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Motown S-689First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Motown MS-689 / Motown MS689First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Motown MS-689 DJFirst yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Motown S-689First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Taiwan | 先鋒 PRC-5022LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1973 | Australia | World Record Club S/5436 / World Record Club S-5436LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | US | Motown 5305 MLLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Spain | Motown S-689 / Motown MS689LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Lebanon | Tamla Motown S-689 / Tamla Motown MGTM S-9488LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Composer2:55
- A2Everyday People2:59
- A3No Matter What Sign You Are2:56
- A4Hey Western Union Man2:53
- A5What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted2:52
- A6I'm Livin' In Shame2:57
- B1Medley: Aquarius/Let The Sun Shine In (The Flesh Failures)2:59
- B2Let The Music Play2:39
- B3With A Child's Heart2:59
- B4Discover Me (And You'll Discover Love)2:24
- B5Will This Be The Day2:56
- B6I'm So Glad I Got Somebody (Like You Around)3:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let The Sunshine In are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Let The Sunshine In are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1969 and 2025.
When was Let The Sunshine In first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, UK, France, Japan and more. One of them is Motown MS 689, released May 26, 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Let The Sunshine In is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MS 689, S-689, MS-689, MS-689 DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, HS-1592-6 MS-689 5-13-69 and X4RS-2728-1 G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Let The Sunshine In 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.
