US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Sussex SUX 209
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SUX 209 A-1A-side label
SUX 209 BB-side label
Wadsworth MansionSweet Mary / What's On Tonight
Vinyl pressings
Sweet Mary / What's On Tonight
by Wadsworth Mansion · 1970
23 pressings13 countriesPop RockRock
Sweet Mary / What's On Tonight was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Sweet Mary / What's On Tonight
12 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 4 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Sussex SUX 209
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Sussex SUX - 209
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Sonic Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SUX209-A S-1000 SONRunout, Side A, Etched
SUX209B S-1001 SONRunout, Side B, Etched
SUX 209 A-1Label Side A
SUX 209 BLabel Side B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Sussex SUX-209
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Sussex SUX 209
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SUX 209A-1Runout side A, etched
SUX 209BRunout side B, etched
SUX 209 A-1Label side A
SUX 209 BLabel side B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Sussex SUX 209
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
SUX 209A ARPA-side runout
SUX 209B ARPB-side runout
SUX 209A-1A side label
SUX 209BB side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Argentina | A&M Records 2342 / Sussex 2342First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Australia | Sussex ASK-4144First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Canada | Sussex SUX 209First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | Sussex SUX 209First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Sussex SUX 209First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | Sussex SUX - 209First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | Sussex SUX 209First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Misprint | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Misprint |
| 1970 | US | Sussex SUX-209First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1970 | US | Sussex SUX 209First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Sussex SUX 209First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Misprint | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Misprint |
| 1970 | US | Sussex SUX 209First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1970 | US | Sussex SUX 209First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Misprint | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Misprint |
| 1971 | Brazil | A&M Records 7SXD-30017", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1971 | Brazil | A&M Records 7SX-10017", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | A&M Records 10 087 AT / Sussex 10 087 AT7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Lebanon | A&M Records AM 038 / Sussex 2097", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ASweet Mary2:40
- BWhat's On Tonight2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sweet Mary / What's On Tonight are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Sweet Mary / What's On Tonight are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was Sweet Mary / What's On Tonight first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Australia, Canada, Argentina. One of them is Sussex SUX 209.
How do I tell if my copy of Sweet Mary / What's On Tonight is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SUX 209, SUX - 209, SUX-209, ASK-4144) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SUX 209 A-1 and SUX 209 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sweet Mary / What's On Tonight 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.