US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BN-XW1009
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BNST 18652 XTAL FBA Runout
BNST 18653 XTAL FBB Runout
WarL.A. Sunshine
Vinyl pressings
L.A. Sunshine
by War · 1977
12 pressings3 countriesSoul-JazzJazz-FunkDiscoJazz
L.A. Sunshine was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 L.A. Sunshine
11 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BN-XW1009
- Format
- 7", Single, Styrene, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BNST 18652 -1 XTAL AB TRunout A, etched (AB combined)
BNST 18653 -1 XTAL AB TRunout B, etched (AB combined)
BNST-18652Label A
BNST-18653Label B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BN-XW1009
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T BNST 18652 -1 XTAL A3A Runout
T BNST 18653 -1 XTAL A3B Runout
BNST-18652Label A
BNST-18653Label B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BN-XW1009
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo · Allied Pressing
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BN-XW1009
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Pitman pressing
- Runout / matrix
p BNST 18652 XTAL ABA Runout
p BNST 18653 XTAL ABB Runout
BNST-18652Label A
BNST-18653Label B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Blue Note BN-XW1009
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Pitman pressing
- Runout / matrix
p BNST 18652 XTAL ABA Runout
p BNST 18653 XTAL ABB Runout
BNST-18652Label A
BNST-18653Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-40787First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-40787First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Jamaica | Blue Note BN-XW1009First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | US | Blue Note SP-157First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Blue Note BN-XW1009First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Blue Note BN-XW1009First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1977 | US | Blue Note BN-XW1009First year7", Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Blue Note BN-XW1009First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1977 | US | Blue Note BN-XW1009First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Blue Note BN-XW1009First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1977 | US | Blue Note SP-15712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1977 | US | Blue Note BN-XW1009First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AL.A. Sunshine3:59
- BSlowly We Walk Together5:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of L.A. Sunshine are there?
12 vinyl pressings of L.A. Sunshine are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was L.A. Sunshine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, Canada, Jamaica. One of them is Blue Note BN-XW1009.
How do I tell if my copy of L.A. Sunshine is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BN-XW1009, SP-157, MCA-40787) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BNST 18652 XTAL FB and BNST 18653 XTAL FB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is L.A. 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.
