US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Sussex SXBS 7021
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch pressing
- Runout / matrix
SXBS-7021-A-4 (MR) (Bell Sound) RCK △17448A
SXBS-7021-B-4 (MR) (Bell Sound) RCK △17448-XB
Vinyl pressings
Electric Coffey
by Dennis Coffey And The Detroit Guitar Band · 1972
17 pressings11 countriesFunkFunk / Soul
Electric Coffey was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Electric Coffey
13 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 8 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Sussex SXBS 7021
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Sonic Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SXBS-7021-A-2 SON Bell Sound RCKRunout A
SXBS-7021-B-2 SON Bell Sound RCKRunout B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Sussex SXBS 7021
- Format
- LP, Album · PRC Richmond Press
- Runout / matrix
SXBS-7021-A-3 1-1 Bell Sound RCK PRSide A Runout
SXBS-7021-B-3 1-1 Bell Sound RCK PRSide B Runout
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Sussex SXBS 7021
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute pressing
- Runout / matrix
SXBS 7021 A-5 Bell Sound RCK A T1A
SXBS 7021 B-5 Bell Sound RCK A 4 T1B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Sussex SXBS 7021
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
SXBS 7021 A
SXBS 7021 B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Sussex SXBS 7021
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SXBS-7021-A-4 (MR) (Bell Sound) RCK △17448A
SXBS-7021-B-4 (MR) (Bell Sound) RCK △17448-XB
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | Sussex ASL-34,746First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Barbados | Sussex SXBS 7021First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Canada | Sussex SXBS 7021First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Colombia | A&M Records ECI-111-ZFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Ecuador | A&M Records 820025 / Sussex SXBS 8135First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | New Zealand | A&M Records ASL 34746 / Sussex ASL 34746First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Sussex SXBS 7021First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Sussex SXBS 7021First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Sussex SXBS 7021First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Sussex SXBS 7021First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Sussex SXBS 7021First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Sussex SXBS 7021First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Venezuela | A&M Records LPS 88063 / Sussex SXBS 8135First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Germany | A&M Records 86 566 IT / Sussex 86 566 ITLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Japan | A&M Records AML-172LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Capricorn's Thing2:12
- A2Son Of Scorpio3:14
- A3Love Song For Libra2:52
- A4The Sagittarian2:38
- A5Love And Understanding3:16
- B1Guitar Big Band3:34
- B2Twins Of Gemini5:31
- B3Virgo's Song2:27
- B4Lonely Moon Child3:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Electric Coffey are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Electric Coffey are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was Electric Coffey first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, Australia, Barbados, Canada and more. One of them is Sussex SXBS 7021.
How do I tell if my copy of Electric Coffey is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SXBS 7021, ASL-34,746, ECI-111-Z, 820025) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SXBS-7021-A-4 (MR) (Bell Sound) RCK △17448 and SXBS-7021-B-4 (MR) (Bell Sound) RCK △17448-X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Electric Coffey 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.
