US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records W 1451
- Format
- LP, 10", Album
Bas ShevaSoul Of A People
Vinyl pressings
Soul Of A People
by Bas Sheva · 1953
11 pressings7 countriesFolkWorld& Country
Soul Of A People was first pressed on vinyl in 1953. 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 A People
3 pressings came out in 1953, 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
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records W 1451
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
W1-1451-D4 ⌂Side A Runout
W2-1451-D4 ⌂Side B Runout
US
1953- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CCL.7515
- Format
- 10", Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
L.8287-Y-1BSide 1
L.8287-Z-1BSide 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records W 1451First yearLP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records W 1451First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1953 | US | Capitol Records CCL.7515First year10", Album, Mono · Mono | 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1954 | US | Capitol Records L 8287LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| 1955 | France | Capitol Records L-8287 / Capitol Records L8287LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono | LP, 10", Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Capitol Records L-8287 / Capitol Records L 8.287LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records L-828710", Album | 10", Album |
| ? | Israel | Capitol Records W 1451LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Capitol Records L-8287LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| ? | South Africa | Capitol Records CCL. 7515LP, 10", Album | LP, 10", Album |
| ? | US | Capitol Records L 828710", Album | 10", Album |
Tracklist
- A1Zorea Tzedokos
- A2She-Yibone Beis Hamikdosh
- A3Mee She-Oso Nisim
- B1Habeit
- B2Sim Sholom
- B3Retzei
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soul Of A People are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Soul Of A People are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1953 and 1955.
When was Soul Of A People first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1953, in US. One of them is Capitol Records W 1451.
How do I tell if my copy of Soul Of A People is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use W 1451, CCL.7515) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Soul Of A People 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.