US
April 1969- Label and catalog number
- Soul City SCS-92006
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SCS-92006-21̶ -SIDE 1 - + + I B2Side A runout
SCS-92006-2-SIDE 2 - A1 +ISide B runout
Al WilsonSearching For The Dolphins
Vinyl pressings
Searching For The Dolphins
by Al Wilson · 1969
14 pressings10 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
Searching For The Dolphins was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Searching For The Dolphins
12 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 8 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
April 1969- Label and catalog number
- Soul City SCS-92006
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Research Craft Press
- Runout / matrix
SCS-92006-1 ReSide A etched
SCS-92006-2 ReSide B etched
SCS-92006-ASide A label
SCS-92006-BSide B label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Soul City SCS-92006
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · All Disc Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SCS-92006-1 114 3-11-69Side A runout etched, variant 1
SCS-92006-2 3-11-69 114Side B runout etched, variant 1
SCS-92006-1 3-11-69 114Side A runout etched, variant 2
SCS-92006-2 3-11-69Side B runout etched, variant 2
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Soul City SCS-92006
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SCS-92006-1Side A runout etched
SCS-92006-2Side B runout etched
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Soul City SCS-92006
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · All DIsc Press
- Runout / matrix
SCS-92006 SIIDE 1 1ASide A Runout Etched
SCS-92006 SIDE 2 1ASide B Runout Etched
UK
August 1969- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LBS 83173
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Liberty SLYL 933,283First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Canada | Soul City SCS-92006First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Germany | Minit LMS 83 173 H / Liberty LMS 83173 HFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Italy | Liberty LIB/LP 922 / Liberty LIB/LPS 922First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Liberty SLYL 933283 / Liberty SLYL-933,283First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | South Africa | Liberty LYC 1133First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Soul City SCS-92006First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Soul City SCS-92006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Soul City SCS-92006First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Soul City SCS-92006First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Soul City SCS-92006First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Liberty LBS 83173First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Liberty LP-8697LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| ? | Venezuela | Liberty 13010LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Dolphins3:41
- A2By The Time I Get To Phoenix3:15
- A3I Stand Accused3:30
- A4Summer Rain3:42
- A5Do What You Gotta Do3:34
- B1The Snake3:32
- B2Who Could Be Lovin' You (Other Than Me)3:05
- B3Poor Side Of Town3:52
- B4Shake Me, Wake Me (When It's Over)3:13
- B5This Guy's In Love With You4:13
- B6Brother, Where Are You3:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Searching For The Dolphins are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Searching For The Dolphins are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Searching For The Dolphins first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Soul City SCS-92006, released April 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Searching For The Dolphins is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SCS-92006, LBS 83173, SLYL 933,283, LMS 83 173 H) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SCS-92006-21̶ -SIDE 1 - + + I B2 and SCS-92006-2-SIDE 2 - A1 +I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Searching For The Dolphins 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.