Behind The Sun vinyl value
Eric Clapton — Behind The Sun: pressings we track
| Pressing | Catalog | Country | Notes | Asking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 Warner Bros. | 925 166-1 | Europe | WE 341; RSA; Gatefold | $7–$30 |
| 1985 Warner Bros. | 925 166-1 | Europe | Sonopress Pressing; Gatefold | $7–$30 |
| 1985 Duck | 9 25166-1 | US | Specialty Pressing | $7–$30 |
| 1985 Warner Bros. | 9 25166-1 | US | Allied Pressing, Gatefold | $7–$30 |
| 1985 Warner Bros. | 9 25166-1 | US | — | $7–$30 |
| 2010 Reprise | 47735-1 | US | Reissue, Remastered, Gatefold | $29–$36 |
| 2018 Reprise | 47735-1 | Europe | Reissue, Remastered, Gatefold | $29–$36 |
| 2018 Reprise | 47735-1 | US | Reissue, Remastered, Gatefold | $29–$36 |
1 more pressing we track (no quoted eBay range)
| Pressing | Catalog | Country | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Reprise | 093624899839 | US | Picture Disc, Reissue |
No quoted range right now (why). Scan your copy in the app for a current read.
9 pressings tracked · catalog of 974,753 releases, August 2026
What separates the pressings
How to identify your copy
Three checks, in the order worth doing them.
- 1
Match the catalog number. It is printed on the spine and the record label. Check it together with the country against the pressings table above: the same number can appear in more than one country.
- 2
Read the runout. The code etched in the dead wax near the label names the exact pressing. On the 1985 US pressing it reads “TOWNHOUSE SH-SP 1-25166-ASH3 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B20766-SH3 SLM △8962”. Sleeves migrate between copies over the years; the etching stays with the record.
- 3
Grade the condition. Condition multiplies the price: near mint can bring several times what a VG copy does. Vinyl and sleeve get separate grades; the scale is in our grading guide.
Discs and jackets part ways over the decades: a 1985 sleeve proves nothing about the record inside it. The runout etching and the label decide the pressing; the cover never does.
Questions
Which pressing of Behind The Sun is worth the most?
The 1985 originals lead. Scarcer variants (the 2019 “Picture Disc, Reissue”) can beat an ordinary early copy. After that it is all condition: the gap between near mint and VG is usually larger than the gap between pressings.
How do I tell if I have a 1985 original?
Match the catalog number on the spine and label against the table above, check the country, then read the etched code in the runout groove. On the 1985 US pressing the runout reads “TOWNHOUSE SH-SP 1-25166-ASH3 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B20766-SH3 SLM △8962”. A period jacket with a later disc inside is still a reissue.
How much is Behind The Sun worth today?
Sellers typically ask $7 to $36 for the pressings we track; for the 1985 925 166-1 the median ask is $15 over 10 listings (eBay, Sep 22, 2026). Sold prices usually close lower. Scan your copy in the app for the range on your exact pressing and condition.
Not sure which pressing you have? Photograph the label and RecordScout names it, then shows a current value range for its condition.
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