Vinyl pressings
by Aretha Franklin · 1967
Respect / Dr. Feelgood was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
19 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 9 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.
A-11704-23 (MR) ∆66303 AT WSide A etched exc MR in a circle
(MR) A-11753-22 ∆66304 AT WSide B etched exc MR in a circle
A-11704-MOSide A label
A-11753-MOSide B label
A-11704- 11 LW AT WSide A runout etched, variant 1
A-11753- 11 LW AT WSide B runout etched, variant 1
A-11704- 11 LW AT WSide A runout etched, variant 2
A-11753- 13 LW AT WSide B runout etched, variant 2
A-11704-3 [SRC logo] AT WA-side runout, variant 1
A-11753-1 [SRC logo] AT LW WB-side runout, variant 1
A-11704-2 [SRC logo] LW AT WA-side runout, variant 2
A-11753-1 LW AT W [SRC logo]B-side runout, variant 2
CP A-11704-1B pVariant 1, A-side runout stamped
A-11753-1B pVariant 1, B-side runout stamped
CP A-11704-1AVariant 2, A-side runout stamped
CP A-11704-1BVariant 2, B-side runout stamped
A-11704-12Side A Runout
A-11753-12Side B Runout
A-11704-PLA
A-11753-PLB
A-11704-11 LW AT WSide A runout variant 1
A-11753-11 LW AT WSide B runout variant 1
A-11704-21 [MR logo] LW AT △66304 WSide A runout variant 2
A-11753-23 AT △66304 W [MR logo]Side B runout variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Australia | Atlantic AK-1802First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Canada | Atlantic AT 2403XFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Italy | Atlantic ATL-NP 03008First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Jamaica | Atlantic 45-2403First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Jamaica | Atlantic 45/2403First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Japan | Atlantic DAT 1017First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | New Zealand | Atlantic AK-1802First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Sweden | Atlantic ATL 70.210First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Sweden | Atlantic ATL 70.210First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | US | Atlantic 45-2403First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1967 | US | Atlantic 45-2403First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | US | Atlantic 45-2403First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | US | Atlantic A-2403First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | US | Atlantic 45-2403First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | US | Atlantic 45-2403First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canada | Atlantic AT 24037", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1972 | Canada | Atlantic AT 24037", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1972 | Canada | Atlantic AT 24037", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1972 | US | Atlantic 45-24037", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Atlantic GS 457617", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Atlantic GS 457617", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| ? | Philippines | Atlantic 45-24037", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Turkey | Atlantic 45-24037", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Atlantic 45-24037", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | Atlantic 45-24037", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
29 vinyl pressings of Respect / Dr. Feelgood are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1967 and 1972.
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, Germany, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Atlantic 45-2403.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-2403, A-2403, Atl 70.210, AK-1802) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A-11704-23 (MR) ∆66303 AT W and (MR) A-11753-22 ∆66304 AT W. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
