Canada
May 1974- Label and catalog number
- Gamma AA 1227
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SL 5146Side A label
SL 2153Side B label
Fady ElkouryHarlem Song
Vinyl pressings
Harlem Song
by Fady Elkoury · 1974
11 pressings7 countriesPop
Harlem Song was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Harlem Song
7 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 5 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.
UK
August 2, 1974- Label and catalog number
- London Records HL 10462
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZMSC 8685Label side A
ZMSC 8686Label side B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Jamie J 1421
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
J-FEK-1Label A
J-FEK-2Label B
UK
August 2, 1974- Label and catalog number
- London Records HL 10462
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Jamie J 1421
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
J-FEK-1Label side A
J-FEK-2Label side B
Colombia
1974- Label and catalog number
- Discos CBS, S.A., Colombia 46599
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Colombia | Discos CBS, S.A., Colombia 46599First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Mexico | Epic SC-71279First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | Jamie J 1421First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Jamie J 1421First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Canada | Gamma AA 1227First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | London Records HL 10462First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | London Records HL 10462First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Brazil | Epic 662367", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1975 | Spain | Epic EPC 29867", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Gamma GA 50 467", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | RK Records RK 10027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHarlem Song3:23
- BHarlem Song (Instrumental)3:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Harlem Song are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Harlem Song are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Harlem Song first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Canada, UK, US, Colombia and more. One of them is Gamma AA 1227, released May 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of Harlem Song is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AA 1227, HL 10462, J 1421, 46599) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SL 5146 and SL 2153. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Harlem Song 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.