US
August 1968- Label and catalog number
- Phil L.A. Of Soul LPS-4001Phil L.A. Of Soul PH-LPS 4001
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Cliff Nobles & CoThe Horse
Vinyl pressings
The Horse
by Cliff Nobles & Co · 1968
11 pressings7 countriesSoulBoogalooFunkFunk / Soul
The Horse was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 The Horse
10 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 6 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
August 1968- Label and catalog number
- Phil L.A. Of Soul PH-LPS 4001Phil L.A. Of Soul LPS 4001
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PH-LPS-4001A LW F/W W △12274Side A etched runout
PH-LPS-4001B F/W W LW △12274-XSide B etched runout
MR [circled]Side A & B stamped runout
PH-LPS-4001-ASide A label
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Phil L.A. Of Soul LP-4001
- Format
- LP, Promo, Mono
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Phil L.A. Of Soul LP-4001Phil L.A. Of Soul PH-LPS 4001
- Format
- LP, Promo, Mono
UK
December 1968- Label and catalog number
- Direction 8-63477Direction PH LPS 4001
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S8 63477 A1Side A
S8 63477 B1Side B
UK
December 1968- Label and catalog number
- Direction 8-63477Direction PH LPS 4001
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
8-63477 A1Side A runout - stamped
8-63477 B1Side B runout - stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Canada | Columbia ELS 328First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | France | Disques Vogue CLVLXPS 289First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | South Africa | Date Records DAS 2013First yearLP | LP |
| 1968 | US | Phil L.A. Of Soul LP-4001First yearLP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1968 | US | Phil L.A. Of Soul LP-4001 / Phil L.A. Of Soul PH-LPS 4001First yearLP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1968 | Venezuela | Phil L.A. Of Soul PH-LPS-4001First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Phil L.A. Of Soul LPS-4001 / Phil L.A. Of Soul PH-LPS 4001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Phil L.A. Of Soul PH-LPS 4001 / Phil L.A. Of Soul LPS 4001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | Direction 8-63477 / Direction PH LPS 4001First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | Direction 8-63477 / Direction PH LPS 4001First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Europe | CBS CBS 53068 / CBS LPS 4001LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1The Horse2:45
- A2The Camel2:28
- A3Judge Baby, I'm Back2:42
- A4Boogaloo Down Broadway2:39
- A5The Mule2:25
- A6Let's Have A Good Time2:24
- B1The More I Do For You Baby3:04
- B2Yes, I'm Ready2:55
- B3Burning Desire2:47
- B4Dry Your Eyes2:44
- B5Heartaches, I Can't Take2:58
- B6Love Is All Right2:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Horse are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Horse are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1968 and 1975.
When was The Horse first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Phil L.A. Of Soul LPS-4001, released August 1968.
How do I tell if my copy of The Horse is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPS-4001, PH-LPS 4001, LP-4001, 8-63477) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Horse 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.