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Kiss (When The Sun Don't Shine)

by Vengaboys · 1999

10 pressings5 countriesSynth-popEuro HouseElectronic

Kiss (When The Sun Don't Shine) was first pressed on vinyl in 1999. 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 Kiss (When The Sun Don't Shine)

7 pressings came out in 1999, the album's first year, in 3 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

1999
Label and catalog number
Positiva 12 TIVDJX 122
Format
12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Runout / matrix

12 TIVDJX 122 A-1-1-A side runout stamped

12 TIVDJX 122 AA-1-1-AA side runout stamped

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UK

1999
Label and catalog number
Positiva 12TIVDJ122
Format
12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Runout / matrix

12 TIVDJ 122 A-1-1-A side runout stamped

12 TIVDJ 122 AA-02--1- 1AA side runout stamped

12TIVDJ122 AA side label

12TIVDJ122 AAAA side label

Full details of this pressing

France

1999
Label and catalog number
Scorpio Music 192 693-1
Format
12"
Runout / matrix

DFI-99 10 192693 1A

DFI-99 10 192693 1B

Full details of this pressing

Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 10 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1990s7 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1999FranceScorpio Music 192 693-1First year12"12"
1999ItalyPositiva 8 88020 6 / Breakin' Records 8 88020 6First year12"12"
1999UKPositiva 12 TIVDJX 122First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo
1999UKPositiva 12TIVDJ122First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo
1999UKPositiva 12TIVDJX122First year12", White Label12", White Label
1999UKEMI TIVLH 122First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox
1999UKPositiva 12TIVDJ-122First year12", Promo · Promo12", Promo · Promo
2000s3 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
2000UnknownNot On Label KISS-00112", 45 RPM12", 45 RPM
2000CanadaISBA ISB-12-7017 / Breakin' Records ISB-12-701712"12"
2000USGroovilicious GM 21212"12"

Tracklist

  1. AKiss (Airscape Rmx)8:59
  2. AAKiss (Southside Spinners Rmx)8:13

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Kiss (When The Sun Don't Shine) are there?

10 vinyl pressings of Kiss (When The Sun Don't Shine) are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1999 and 2000.

When was Kiss (When The Sun Don't Shine) first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1999, in UK, France, Italy. One of them is Positiva 12TIVDJX122.

How do I tell if my copy of Kiss (When The Sun Don't Shine) is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12TIVDJX122, TIVLH 122, 12 TIVDJX 122, 12TIVDJ122) 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 Kiss (When The Sun Don't Shine) 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.

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