UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings 45-HLU 9328
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mono
- Runout / matrix
45-MSCL-5081-1CA side runout
45-MSCL-5082-1CB side runout
MSCL.5081Label A
MSCL.5082Label B
The VelvetsThat Lucky Old Sun
Vinyl pressings
That Lucky Old Sun
by The Velvets · 1960
11 pressings7 countriesDoo WopRock
That Lucky Old Sun was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 That Lucky Old Sun
4 pressings came out in 1960, 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings HLU 9328
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
45-MSCL-5081-1CRunout side A
45-MSCL-5082-1CRunout side B
MSCL 5081Label side A
MSCL 5082Label side B
Greece
1960- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-GL 7026
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · MULTICOLOR
Greece
1960- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-GL 7026
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MSX 5081A side run-out area
MSX 5082B side run-out area
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Greece | London Records 45-GL 7026First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1960 | Greece | London Records 45-GL 7026First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLU 9328First year7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | UK | London American Recordings HLU 9328First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1961 | Belgium | London Records 9-5.2337", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Canada | Monument MN. 4357", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Italy | London Records 45-HL 93287", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1961 | US | Monument 45-435-V7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | US | Monument 45-4357", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1964 | Japan | London Records HIT-3447", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Monument 45-5127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThat Lucky Old Sun2:33
- BTime And Again2:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of That Lucky Old Sun are there?
11 vinyl pressings of That Lucky Old Sun are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1960 and 1964.
When was That Lucky Old Sun first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in UK, Greece. One of them is London American Recordings 45-HLU 9328.
How do I tell if my copy of That Lucky Old Sun is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-HLU 9328, HLU 9328, 45-GL 7026) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-MSCL-5081-1C and 45-MSCL-5082-1C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is That Lucky Old 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.
