US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Neptune Records NLPS-201
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
18297Matrix Side A, On Label
18298Matrix Side B, On Label
Billy PaulEbony Woman
Vinyl pressings
Ebony Woman
by Billy Paul · 1970
13 pressings6 countriesSoulSoul-JazzJazzFunk / Soul
Ebony Woman was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Ebony Woman
5 pressings came out in 1970, 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Neptune Records NLPS-201
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XCSV-142248 N̶-̶1̶ ̶P̶S̶-̶2̶0̶1̶A̶ ̶(̶1̶8̶2̶9̶7̶)̶ ̶⑤̶Runout Side A, Etched
N-LPS-201 (1̶8̶2̶9̶8̶) ① XCSV 142249Runout Side B, Etched
P MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA A 3Runout, Both Sides, Etched
XCSV-142248 #18297Matrix Side A, On Label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Neptune Records NLPS-201
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
3 T ∖ N-LSP-20I (18297)-I ② XCSV 142248 ~Runout Side A, Etched
T ∖ N-LPS-20I (18298)-I ② XCSV-I42249 ~Runout Side B, Etched
MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILARunout, Both Sides, Stamped
XCSV-142248 #18297Matrix Side A, On Label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Neptune Records NLPS-201
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
#18297Side A Label
#18298Side B Label
NEPTUNE 201 18297-S STM 5385-1 GS
NEPTUNE 201 18298-S STM 5384-1 GS
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Neptune Records NLPS-201
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
XCSV-142248 N̶-̶1̶ ̶P̶S̶-̶2̶0̶1̶A̶ ̶(̶1̶8̶2̶9̶7̶)̶ ̶⑤̶ WRunout Side A, Etched
N-LPS-201 (1̶8̶2̶9̶8̶) ① XCSV 142249 WRunout Side B, Etched
P MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA A 3Runout, Both Sides, Etched
XCSV-142248 #18297Matrix Side A, On Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Neptune Records NLPS-201First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Neptune Records NLPS-201First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Neptune Records NLPS-201First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Neptune Records NLPS-201First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Neptune Records NLPS-201First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Australia | CBS SBP 234324LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | Philadelphia International Records KZ 32118LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Epic EPC 65456LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Philadelphia International Records PIR 65931 / Philadelphia International Records S PIR 65391LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Epic S EPC 65456LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Philadelphia International Records KZ 32118LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | Philadelphia International Records KZ 32118LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | Japan | Philadelphia International Records ECPM-89-PHLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Ebony Woman3:52
- A2Mrs. Robinson4:31
- A3The Windmills Of Your Mind8:00
- A4Everyday People3:55
- B1Let's Fall In Love All Over3:51
- B2Windy2:50
- B3Psychedelic Sally2:58
- B4Traces4:01
- B5Proud Mary2:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ebony Woman are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Ebony Woman are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1970 and 1974.
When was Ebony Woman first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US. One of them is Neptune Records NLPS-201.
How do I tell if my copy of Ebony Woman is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NLPS-201) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 18297 and 18298. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ebony Woman 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.
