US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick BL 754147
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7 11952 2 1Side A runout stamped
7 11952 3 1Side B runout stamped
7-11952*Side A label
7-11953*Side B label
Erma FranklinSoul Sister
Vinyl pressings
Soul Sister
by Erma Franklin · 1969
12 pressings6 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Soul Sister 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 Soul Sister
7 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 3 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
- Brunswick BL 754147
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pinckneyville pressing
- Runout / matrix
7 11952 4 2Side A runout stamped
7 11953 3 2Side B runout stamped
7-11952Side A label
7-11953◆Side B label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick BL 754147
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7-11952*Side A label
7-11953*Side B label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick BL 754147
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gloversville pressing
- Runout / matrix
7 11952 2 1 1Side A runout stamped
7 11952 3 1Side B runout stamped
7-11952Side A label
7-11953◉Side B label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick BL 754147
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7-11952Side A label
7-11953◉Side B label
7 11952 2 1Side A label
7 11953 2 1Side B label
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick BL 754147
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | Brunswick BL 754147First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Germany | Coral COPS 1045First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Brunswick BL 754147First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Brunswick BL 754147First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Brunswick BL 754147First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Brunswick BL 754147First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Brunswick BL 754147First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | UK | MCA Records MUPS 394LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | MCA Records MUP 394LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Spain | Vampi Soul VAMPI 029 / Vampi Soul VAMPI LP 029LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2004 | US | Brunswick BL 754147LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Europe | Demon Records DEMREC398 / Brunswick DEMREC398LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1By The Time I Get To Phoenix3:25
- A2Change My Thoughts From You2:29
- A3Light My Fire2:40
- A4You've Been Cancelled2:59
- A5For Once In My Life2:37
- A6Can't See My Way2:17
- B1Hold On, I'm Comin'3:01
- B2Saving My Love For You3:28
- B3Son Of A Preacher Man2:34
- B4Gotta Find Me A Lover (24 Hours A Day)2:14
- B5Baby I Love You2:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soul Sister are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Soul Sister are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1969 and 2019.
When was Soul Sister first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Canada, Germany. One of them is Brunswick BL 754147.
How do I tell if my copy of Soul Sister is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BL 754147, COPS 1045) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7 11952 2 1 and 7 11952 3 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Soul Sister 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.