US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Sussex SUX 233
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
p SUX-233-A-1 Bell SoundA-Side Runout Etching
p SUX-233-B-1 Bell SoundB-Side Runout Etching
SUX 233 AA-Side Label
SUX 233 BB-Side Label
Dennis Coffey And The Detroit Guitar BandTaurus / Can You Feel It
Vinyl pressings
Taurus / Can You Feel It
by Dennis Coffey And The Detroit Guitar Band · 1972
14 pressings11 countriesFunkRockFunk / Soul
Taurus / Can You Feel It 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 Taurus / Can You Feel It
13 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 10 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 SUX 233
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
SUX-233-A 4② △87312A-Side runout, etched
SUX-233-B 4② △87312-XB-Side runout, etched
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Sussex SUX 233
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · ARP Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SUX-233-A-3 Bell Sound ARP[Variant 1] A-Side Runout
SUX-233-B-3 Bell Sound ARP[Variant 1] B-Side Runout
SUX-233-A-3 Bell Sound ARP[Variant 2] Side A - etched; Bell Sound, ARP - stamped
SUX-2̵2̵ 233-B-3 Bell Sound ARP[Variant 2] Side B - etched; Bell Sound, ARP - stamped
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Sussex SUX 233
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Australia
1972- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records ASK-4606Sussex SUX-233
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Barbados
1972- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SUX 233
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | A&M Records ASK-4606 / Sussex SUX-233First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Barbados | A&M Records SUX 233First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Brazil | A&M Records 7SX-1004First year7" | 7" |
| 1972 | Canada | Sussex SUX 233First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | France | Sussex AMS 899 / A&M Records AMS 899First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Germany | A&M Records 12 077 AT / Sussex 12 077 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1972 | Lebanon | A&M Records AMS 899First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | New Zealand | A&M Records ASK 4606 / Sussex SUX-233First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Peru | A&M Records 11524First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | US | Sussex SUX 233First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1972 | US | Sussex SUX 233First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Sussex SUX 233First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1972 | US | Sussex SUX 233First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Greece | A&M Records AM 17", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ATaurus3:00
- BCan You Feel It2:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Taurus / Can You Feel It are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Taurus / Can You Feel It are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Taurus / Can You Feel It first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, Australia, Barbados, Brazil and more. One of them is Sussex SUX 233.
How do I tell if my copy of Taurus / Can You Feel It is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SUX 233, ASK-4606, 7SX-1004, AMS 899) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, p SUX-233-A-1 Bell Sound and p SUX-233-B-1 Bell Sound. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Taurus / Can You Feel It 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.
