UK
November 27, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Creole Records CR 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CR - 7 - A - 1 MT -1 DAMONTRunout etched side A
CR - 7 - B - 1 MT -1 DAMONT FRunout etched side B
CR 7ALabel side A
CR 7BLabel side B
WinjamaPlace In The Sun
Vinyl pressings
Place In The Sun
by Winjama · 1988
11 pressings6 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Place In The Sun was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Place In The Sun
9 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 5 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
November 27, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Creole Records CRT 7
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CRT-7-A-1 A MT1 DAMONTSide A runout, variant 1
CRT-7-B-1 A MT1 DAMONTSide B runout, variant 1
CRT-7-A-1 D MT1 DAMONTSide A runout, variant 2
CRT-7-B-1 B MT1 DAMONTSide B runout, variant 2
Australia
1988- Label and catalog number
- Possum Records 105063
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Germany
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 654623 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Germany
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 654623 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Greece
1988- Label and catalog number
- Music Box International MAXI 101
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | Possum Records 105063First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | CBS CBS 654623 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Germany | CBS CBS 654623 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Germany | CBS CBS 654623 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Greece | Music Box International MAXI 101First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Creole Records DISK 1121 / Disky DISK 1121First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Creole Records DISK 3121 / Disky DISK 3121First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Creole Records CR 7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Creole Records CRT 7First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Italy | Green Line Records GLNP 0137", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Italy | Green Line Records GLX 100612" | 12" |
Tracklist
- APlace In The Sun
- BPlace In The Sun (Instrumental)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Place In The Sun are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Place In The Sun are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was Place In The Sun first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, Australia, Germany, Greece and more. One of them is Creole Records CR 7, released November 27, 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Place In The Sun is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CR 7, CRT 7, 105063, CBS 654623 6) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CR - 7 - A - 1 MT -1 DAMONT and CR - 7 - B - 1 MT -1 DAMONT F. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Place In The 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.