US
1957- Label and catalog number
- King Records 45-5080
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
K-45-10008-2Runout Groove Side A
K-45-8878-X2Runout Groove Side B
45-K10008Label Side A
45-K8878Label Side B
Bill DoggettSoft / Hot Ginger
Vinyl pressings
Soft / Hot Ginger
by Bill Doggett · 1957
10 pressings6 countriesRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul
Soft / Hot Ginger was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Soft / Hot Ginger
7 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 4 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
1957- Label and catalog number
- King Records 5080
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
K10008Label Side A
K8878Label Side B
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- King Records 5080
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
K-45-10008-2A side runout
K-45-8878-X2B side runout
45-K10008A side label
45-8878B side label
UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone R 4379
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
Canada
1957- Label and catalog number
- Regency 673
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single
Canada
1957- Label and catalog number
- Regency 673X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
K10008-45Label Side A
K8878-45Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Canada | Regency 673First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
| 1957 | Canada | Regency 673XFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | South Africa | Parlophone SPD.114First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | UK | Parlophone R 4379First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | US | King Records 45-5080First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1957 | US | King Records 5080First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1957 | US | King Records 5080First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Parlophone 45-A79747", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | Odeon 45-O 291577", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | Parlophone 45-R 43797", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ASoft2:27
- BHot Ginger2:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soft / Hot Ginger are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Soft / Hot Ginger are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Soft / Hot Ginger first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, UK, Canada, South Africa. One of them is King Records 45-5080.
How do I tell if my copy of Soft / Hot Ginger is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-5080, 5080, R 4379, 673) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K-45-10008-2 and K-45-8878-X2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Soft / Hot Ginger 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.
