US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Stereo-Fidelity SF-17800
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SF 17800 A Bell SoundSide A
SF 17800 B Bell SoundSide B
101 StringsSoul Of Music U.S.A.
Vinyl pressings
Soul Of Music U.S.A.
by 101 Strings · 1958
12 pressings5 countriesFolk RockGospelJazzRock
Soul Of Music U.S.A. was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Soul Of Music U.S.A.
3 pressings came out in 1958, the album's first year. 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
1958- Label and catalog number
- Somerset P-17800
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Stereo-Fidelity SF-17800
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
SF 17800 A-1 Bell SoundSide A runout
SF 17800 B-1 Bell SoundSide B runout
SF-17800 ASide A label
SF-17800 BSide B label
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.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | US | Stereo-Fidelity SF-17800First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | Somerset P-17800First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Stereo-Fidelity SF-17800First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | Alshire SF 8012LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Alshire S-5060LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Alshire S-5060LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Spain | Gramusic GM-225LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Somerset S 178LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Mode Disques MD 9100LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Pye Golden Guinea Records GGL.0165 / Pye Golden Guinea Records GGL 0165LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Somerset P-17800LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Alshire S-5060 / Alshire ST-5060LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Medley
- A1aRed River Valley
- A1b'Round Her Neck She Wore A Yellow Ribbon
- A1cStreets Of Laredo
- A1dBury Me Not On The Lonely Prairie
- -
- A2John Henry
- Cornbelt Medley
- A3aTurkey In The Straw
- 3bArkansas Traveller
- Spiritual Medley
- B1aSwing Low, Sweet Chariot
- B1bJoshua Fit De Battle Of Jericho
- B1cNobody Knows The Trouble I See
- -
- B2Lonesome Railroad Blues
- B3Birth Of The Blues
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soul Of Music U.S.A. are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Soul Of Music U.S.A. are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1958 and 1973.
When was Soul Of Music U.S.A. first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US. One of them is Stereo-Fidelity SF-17800.
How do I tell if my copy of Soul Of Music U.S.A. is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SF-17800, P-17800) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SF 17800 A Bell Sound and SF 17800 B Bell Sound. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Soul Of Music U.S.A. 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.
