Vinyl pressings
by Chuck Mangione · 1977
Feels So Good was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
24 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 15 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.
T AM 12375-S T2Variant 1 A side runout etched
T AM 12376-S T2Variant 1 B side runout etched
T AM 12375-S T2Variant 2 Side A runout etched
T AM 12376-S T2 TIIIVariant 2 Side B runout etched
A+M 12375S-SH1 52186A-Side Runout Etching
52185 A+M 12376S-SH2B-Side Runout Etching
12375-SA-Side Label
12376-SB-Side Label
AM 12375-S M2 MR △103827A-Side Runout Etching
AM 12375-S M2 MR △103827-XB-Side Runout Etching
12375-SA-Side Label
12376-SB-Side Label
p AM 12375-S P2A-Side Runout Etching
p AM 12376-S P2B-Side Runout Etching
12375-SA-Side Label
12376-SB-Side Label
AM 12375–S PRC 1 |Side One Dead Wax Etchings
AM 12375–M PRC 2 |Side Two Dead Wax Etchings
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Argentina | A&M Records 1615First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Australia | A&M Records K-7055 / A&M Records 2001-SFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Barbados | A&M Records 2001First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Canada | A&M Records AM-2001First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | A&M Records AM-2001First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1977 | Canada | A&M Records AM 2001First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Germany | A&M Records AMS 5637 / A&M Records AMS S 5637First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Germany | A&M Records AMS 5637First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Greece | A&M Records AM 2001First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Guatemala | A&M Records 2001-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Italy | A&M Records JC 119First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-1003First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-1003First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | New Zealand | A&M Records K 7055First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Panama | A&M Records 2001-SFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | A&M Records AM-86117", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
34 vinyl pressings of Feels So Good are listed here, from 21 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, Argentina, Australia, Barbados and more. One of them is A&M Records 2001-S.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2001-S, AM-2001, AM-8448, 1615) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T AM 12375-S T2 and T AM 12376-S T2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
