US
1962- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 33-137
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
W C11867-A ATSide 1
W C11868-A ATSide 2
Ben E. KingBen E. King Sings For Soulful Lovers
Vinyl pressings
Ben E. King Sings For Soulful Lovers
by Ben E. King · 1962
11 pressings4 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Ben E. King Sings For Soulful Lovers was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Ben E. King Sings For Soulful Lovers
7 pressings came out in 1962, 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records SD 33-137
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-C-61391-A ATSide A [Etched]
ST-C-61392-A ATSide B [Etched]
ST-C-61391Side A [Label]
ST-C-61392Side B [Label]
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 33-137Atlantic 33-137
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-C6139I-H ATSide 1
ST-C61392-H ATSide 2
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records SD 33-137ATCO Records 33-137
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-C-61391-A AT (a symbol)Side A [Etched]
ST-C-61392-A AT1 (a symbol)Side B [Etched]
ST-C-61391Side A [Label]
ST-C-61392Side B [Label]
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 33-137
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono · White Label
Australia
1962- Label and catalog number
- London Records HAA 7714
- Format
- LP
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.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Australia | London Records HAA 7714First yearLP | LP |
| 1962 | Canada | ATCO Records 33-137First yearLP | LP |
| 1962 | UK | London Records HA-K 8026LP, Single Sided, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Single Sided, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1962 | US | ATCO Records 33-137First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | ATCO Records SD 33-137First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | ATCO Records 33-137First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1962 | US | ATCO Records 33-137 / Atlantic 33-137First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | ATCO Records SD 33-137 / ATCO Records 33-137First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | UK | London Records HA-K 8026 / London Atlantic HA-K 8026LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Atlantic 587055LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | Atlantic 587055LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1My Heart Cries For You2:17
- A2He Will Break Your Heart3:33
- A3Dream Lover2:38
- A4Will You Love Me Tomorrow3:08
- A5My Foolish Heart2:36
- A6Fever2:55
- B1Moon River2:51
- B2What A Difference A Day Made2:38
- B3Because Of You2:56
- B4At Last3:10
- B5On The Street Where You Live3:43
- B6It's All In The Game2:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ben E. King Sings For Soulful Lovers are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Ben E. King Sings For Soulful Lovers are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1962 and 1966.
When was Ben E. King Sings For Soulful Lovers first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, Australia, Canada. One of them is ATCO Records 33-137.
How do I tell if my copy of Ben E. King Sings For Soulful Lovers is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 33-137, SD 33-137, HAA 7714) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, W C11867-A AT and W C11868-A AT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ben E. King Sings For Soulful Lovers 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.
