US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SZS 5506Salsoul Records SZS-5506
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
FW/FLA. P SZS-5506A-1 al BrownRunout, side A
P SZS5506B-1A BRunout, side B
SZS-5506 AMatrix, label A
SZS-5506 BMatrix, label B
Carol Williams'Lectric Lady
Vinyl pressings
'Lectric Lady
by Carol Williams · 1976
12 pressings9 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
'Lectric Lady was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 'Lectric Lady
9 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 7 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SZS 5506
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SZS-5506
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Advance
- Runout / matrix
SZS-5506A-1 Al Brown FW/FLA.A-Side Runout
SZS-5506B-1 Al Brown FW/FLA.B-Side Runout
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SZS 5506
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SZS 5506Salsoul Records SZS-5506
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TG. SZS-5506-ASide A run-out area
TG. SZS-5506-BSide B run-out area
SZS-5506-ASide A label
SZS-5506-BSide B label
Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records 6.22975
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
6. 22975-01-1 Manufactured in GermanySide A, runout, stamped
SZS 5506-A3 Al Brown Fw/NXCSide A, runout, hand etched
6. 22975-01-2 Manufactured in GermanySide B, runout, stamped
SZS 5506B-3 Al Brown Fw/NXCSide B, runout, hand etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Canada | Salsoul Records SZS 5506 / Salsoul Records SZS-5506First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | Salsoul Records 6.22975First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Panama | Salsoul Records SZS 5506First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Philippines | Salsoul Records SZS 5506First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | South Africa | Salsoul Records SALP (L) 204First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | Salsoul Records SZS 5506First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Salsoul Records SZS 5506 / Salsoul Records SZS-5506First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Salsoul Records SZS 5506First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Salsoul Records SZS-5506First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | France | Disc'Az STEC 254 / Salsoul Records STEC 254LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Salsoul Records RJ-7231LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | Not On Label 254LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Love Is You4:52
- A2This Time May Be The Last Time3:57
- A3More4:54
- A4Just Feel4:17
- B1My Time Of Need3:45
- B2Come Back3:40
- B3Danger Sign4:53
- B4Rattlesnake3:46
- B5You're So Much A Part Of Me3:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 'Lectric Lady are there?
12 vinyl pressings of 'Lectric Lady are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was 'Lectric Lady first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Salsoul Records SZS 5506.
How do I tell if my copy of 'Lectric Lady is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SZS 5506, SZS-5506, 6.22975, SALP (L) 204) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FW/FLA. P SZS-5506A-1 al Brown and P SZS5506B-1A B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 'Lectric Lady 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.