UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 56753
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Promo
- Runout / matrix
56753 a-1
56753 b//1
Edwin StarrStop Her On Sight (S.O.S) / Headline News
Vinyl pressings
Stop Her On Sight (S.O.S) / Headline News
by Edwin Starr · 1966
12 pressings6 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulVocalFunk / Soul
Stop Her On Sight was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Stop Her On Sight
1 pressing came out in 1966, 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 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | UK | Polydor 56753First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
| 1968 | Germany | Tamla Motown TM 20 0047", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1968 | UK | Polydor 567537", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | UK | Polydor 567537", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown TM 25.9077", Single | 7", Single |
| 1969 | South Africa | Polydor PS 117", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 9057", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 9057", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Portugal | Polydor 56 7537", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 9057", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | UK | Tamla Motown TMG 9057", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | US | Collectables COL 22827", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AStop Her On Sight (S.O.S.)2:18
- BHeadline News2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stop Her On Sight are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Stop Her On Sight are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1966 and 1983.
When was Stop Her On Sight first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in UK. One of them is Polydor 56753.
How do I tell if my copy of Stop Her On Sight is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 56753) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 56753 a-1 and 56753 b//1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Stop Her On Sight 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.
