US
1960- Label and catalog number
- New Jazz NJLP 8238
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Deep groove
Doug Watkins QuintetSoulnik
Vinyl pressings
Soulnik
by Doug Watkins Quintet · 1960
14 pressings4 countriesHard BopModalJazz
Soulnik was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Soulnik
1 pressing came out in 1960, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | New Jazz NJLP 8238First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | New Jazz 8238 / New Jazz NJLP 8238LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | New Jazz NJLP 8238LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | New Jazz NJLP 8238LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | New Jazz 8238 / Prestige ST-8238LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | New Jazz NJLP 8238 / Status Records ST 8238LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Prestige PR 7832, PRST 7832LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1972 | US | Prestige PR 7832 / Prestige PRT-7832LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | Japan | Prestige LPR-88021LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1974 | Japan | Prestige LPR-88021LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Japan | Victor Entertainment, Inc. VIJJ-30075 / New Jazz 8238LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Europe | Sowing Records SOW046LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Worldwide | SoundsGood Original Recordings 66406LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | New Jazz 8238 / New Jazz NJLP 8238LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Tracklist
- A1One Guy
- A2I'm Confessin'
- A3Soulnik
- B1Andre's Bag
- B2I Remember You
- B3Imagination
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soulnik are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Soulnik are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1960 and 2023.
When was Soulnik first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US. One of them is New Jazz NJLP 8238.
How do I tell if my copy of Soulnik is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NJLP 8238) 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 Soulnik 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.