Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA 12161
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
Δ MX 216213 BA 12161-1Side A runout hand-etched
Δ MX 216214 BA 12161-2Side B runout hand-etched
MX216213Side A label
MX216214Side B label
EuroglidersThe City Of Soul
Vinyl pressings
The City Of Soul
by Eurogliders · 1985
13 pressings7 countriesIndie PopPop
The City Of Soul was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 The City Of Soul
12 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA3339CBS BA 3339
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
(Side A) △ MX216197 BA3339-1
(Side B) △ MX216198 BA3339-2
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA 3339
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA 12161
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
Δ MX 216213 BA 12161-1Side A runout hand-etched
Δ MX 216214 BA 12161-2Side B runout hand-etched
MX216213Side A label
MX216214Side B label
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- CBS TX 6774
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- CBS A 6774
- Format
- 7"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | CBS BA 12161First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Australia | CBS BA3339 / CBS BA 3339First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Australia | CBS BA 3339First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Australia | CBS BA 12161First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Germany | CBS A 6774First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | Netherlands | CBS CBSA 13.6774First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Netherlands | CBS CBSA 6774 / CBS A 6774First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | New Zealand | CBS BA 12161First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1985 | New Zealand | CBS BA3339First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Spain | CBS CBS A-6774First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | CBS TX 6774First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | UK & Europe | CBS TX 6774First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | CBS A 67747", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AThe City Of Soul
- BWhen The Stars Come Out
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The City Of Soul are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The City Of Soul are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was The City Of Soul first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Australia, UK, Germany, Netherlands and more. One of them is CBS BA 12161.
How do I tell if my copy of The City Of Soul is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BA 12161, BA3339, BA 3339, TX 6774) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Δ MX 216213 BA 12161-1 and Δ MX 216214 BA 12161-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The City Of Soul 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.