US
1964- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records SD 33-174
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Ben E. KingSeven Letters
Vinyl pressings
Seven Letters
by Ben E. King · 1964
11 pressings4 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Seven Letters was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Seven Letters
8 pressings came out in 1964, 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 33-174
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
C-12159-B ATRunout Side A Etched, Var.1
C-12160-A ATRunout Side B Etched,Var.1
C-12159-B AT WRunout Side A Etched, Var.2
C-12160-A AT WRunout Side B Etched, Var.2
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 33-174
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 33-174
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
C-12159-A
C-12160-B
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 33-174
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Monarch Press
- Runout / matrix
(MR) C-12159-AA △7481 AT WRunout A
(MR) C-12160-BB △7481X AT WRunout B
C12159Label A
C12160Label B
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 33-174
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
C-12159-A AT WRunout Side A Etched
C-12160-B AT WRunout Side B Etched
C12159Matrix Side A Label
C12160Matrix Side B Label
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Canada | ATCO Records 33-174First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Atlantic ATL.5024First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | ATCO Records SD 33-174First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | ATCO Records 33-174First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | ATCO Records 33-174First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | ATCO Records 33-174First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1964 | US | ATCO Records 33-174First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | US | ATCO Records 33-174First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | ATCO Records SD 33-174LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Jamaica | Atlantic SD 33-174LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Atlantic 588125LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Seven Letters2:51
- A2River Of Tears2:26
- A3I'm Standing By2:49
- A4Jamaica2:39
- A5Down Home2:49
- A6Si Señor2:32
- B1It's All Over3:15
- B2Let The Water Run Down2:35
- B3This Is My Dream2:37
- B4It's No Good For Me2:20
- B5In The Middle Of The Night2:31
- B6Don't Drive Me Away2:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Seven Letters are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Seven Letters are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Seven Letters first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is ATCO Records SD 33-174.
How do I tell if my copy of Seven Letters is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SD 33-174, 33-174, ATL.5024) 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 Seven Letters 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.
