UK
1995- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 7243 8 33934 1 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
8339341 A-2-1-1 DRunout side A
8339341 B-2-1-1 DRunout side B
Blind MelonSoup
Vinyl pressings
Soup
by Blind Melon · 1995
10 pressings5 countriesAlternative RockRock
Soup was first pressed on vinyl in 1995. 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 Soup
2 pressings came out in 1995, the album's first year, in 2 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
1995- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records C1 7243 8 28732 1 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
C1-7243-8-28732–1-A-F1 DMM MASTERDISK SP1-1Etched, runout side A
C1-7243-8-28732–1-F2 DMM MASTERDISK 1-1Etched, runout 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.
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | UK | Capitol Records 7243 8 33934 1 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1995 | US | Capitol Records C1 7243 8 28732 1 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | USA, Canada & Europe | Analog Spark AS00028 / Universal Music Special Markets B0025540-01LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2017 | US | Analog Spark AS00029 / Analog Spark AS00028LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | US | Analog Spark AS00029 / Analog Spark AS00028LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2017 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP1896LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2017 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP1896LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Worldwide | Capitol Records 00600753998809LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | US | Capitol Records 00600753998809LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Analog Spark AS00028 / Capitol Records CDP 7243 8 28732 2 8LP, Album, Remastered, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Remastered, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Galaxie2:40
- A22x44:30
- A3Vernie3:14
- A4Skinned1:57
- A5Toes Across The Floor3:04
- A6Walk2:47
- A7Dumptruck3:40
- A8Car Seat (God's Presents)2:42
- B1Wilt2:29
- B2The Duke3:36
- B3St. Andrew's Fall4:11
- B4New Life3:34
- B5Mouthful Of Cavities3:38
- B6Lemonade3:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soup are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Soup are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1995 and 2024.
When was Soup first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1995, in UK, US. One of them is Capitol Records 7243 8 33934 1 1.
How do I tell if my copy of Soup is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7243 8 33934 1 1, C1 7243 8 28732 1 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 8339341 A-2-1-1 D and 8339341 B-2-1-1 D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Soup 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.