Netherlands
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records PIR 3852
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PIR 3852 - A ⓗRunout (Etched) Side A
PIR 3852 - B ⓗRunout (Etched) Side B
Archie Bell & The DrellsThe Soul City Walk
Vinyl pressings
The Soul City Walk
by Archie Bell & The Drells · 1975
15 pressings7 countriesFunkFunk / Soul
The Soul City Walk was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 The Soul City Walk
4 pressings came out in 1975, 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
December 1975- Label and catalog number
- TSOP ZS8 4774
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TSOP-AB-ZS8-4774-3 F/WNS.Runout side A etched
TSOP-AB-ZS8-4774-4 F/WNS.Runout side B etched
ZS8 4774-3Label side A
ZS8 4774-4Label side B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- TSOP ZS8 4774
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
T TSOP-AD-ZS8-4774-1 F/W NSA-side runout
T TSOP-AD-ZS8-4774-3 F/W NSB-side runout
ZS8 4774-1A-side label
ZS8 4774-3B-side label
Japan
1975- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records ECPB-367-PH
- Format
- 7", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Japan | Philadelphia International Records ECPB-367-PHFirst year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Philadelphia International Records PIR 3852First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | TSOP ZS8 4774First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1975 | US | TSOP ZS8 4774First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | France | Philadelphia International Records PIR 41917", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Germany | Philadelphia International Records PIR 42507", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Germany | Philadelphia International Records PIR S 42507", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Spain | Philadelphia International Records PIR 38527", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | US | Philadelphia International Records ASD 29012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | UK | Philadelphia International Records S PIR 42507", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | UK | Philadelphia International Records S PIR 42507", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | UK | Philadelphia International Records S PIR 42507", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | UK | Philadelphia International Records S PIR 42507", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Philadelphia International Records S PIR 48877", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Collectables COL 4628 / Collectables PV 248267", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AThe Soul City Walk3:10
- BKing Of The Castle4:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Soul City Walk are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The Soul City Walk are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1975 and 1977.
When was The Soul City Walk first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Netherlands, US, Japan. One of them is Philadelphia International Records PIR 3852.
How do I tell if my copy of The Soul City Walk is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PIR 3852, ZS8 4774, ECPB-367-PH) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PIR 3852 - A ⓗ and PIR 3852 - B ⓗ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Soul City Walk 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.
