US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Stax STS 2011
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STL-0027 AI GC 3 PSide 1
STL-0027-1A AI GC 3 PSide 2
Eddie FloydRare Stamps
Vinyl pressings
Rare Stamps
by Eddie Floyd · 1969
11 pressings5 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Rare Stamps was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Rare Stamps
10 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 4 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Stax STS 2011
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
STL-0027-1A A.I. G.C. O T I(Side A etched runout)
STL-0028-1A A.I. G.C. O T I(Side B etched runout)
STL-0027(Side A Label)
STL-0028(Side B Label)
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Stax STS 2011
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Monarch Press
- Runout / matrix
STL-0027 (MR) Δ13305 A.I.&C.Side 1
STL-0028 (MR) Δ13305-X A.I.&C.Side 2
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Stax STS 2011
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Terre Haute Press
- Runout / matrix
STL-0027-1B A.I. G.C. A1 O T IRunout Side A
STL-0028-1B A.I. G.C. A5 O T IRunout Side B
STL-0027Label Side A
STL-0028Label Side B
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Stax STM-2011
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
T 1 STL-0027-MONO-DJ Al GcSide A etched runout
T 1 STL-0028-MONO-DJ Al GcSide B etched runout
STL-0027Side A label
STL-0028Side B label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Stax STS 2011
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Terre Haute Press
- Runout / matrix
STL-0027-1A A.I. G.C. O T I(Side A etched runout)
STL-0028-1A A.I. G.C. O T I(Side B etched runout)
STL-0027(Side A Label)
STL-0028(Side B Label)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | Stax STS 2011First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1969 | Israel | Stax STS 2011First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Stax STS 2011First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1969 | US | Stax STS 2011First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Stax STM-2011First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1969 | US | Stax STS 2011First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1969 | US | Stax STS 2011First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Stax STS 2011First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Stax STS 2011 / Stax STS-2011First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Stax STS 2011First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Stax STX 88019LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Knock On Wood
- A2Raise Your Hand
- A3Love Is A Doggone Good Thing
- A4On A Saturday Night
- A5Things Get Better
- A6Bring It On Home
- B1I've Never Found A Girl
- B2Big Bird
- B3Got To Make A Comeback
- B4I've Just Been Feeling Bad
- B5I'm Just The Kind Of Fool
- B6This House
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rare Stamps are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Rare Stamps are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Rare Stamps first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Canada, Israel, Netherlands. One of them is Stax STS 2011.
How do I tell if my copy of Rare Stamps is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use STS 2011, STM-2011) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, STL-0027 AI GC 3 P and STL-0027-1A AI GC 3 P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rare Stamps 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.
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