US
September 1957- Label and catalog number
- Westminster WP 6041
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
WXTV24574-1BSide A Runout
WXTV24575-1ASide B Runout
XTV 24574Side A Label
XTV 24575Side B Label
Ferrante & TeicherSoundblast (The Sound Of Tomorrow Today!)
Vinyl pressings
Soundblast (The Sound Of Tomorrow Today!)
by Ferrante & Teicher · 1957
10 pressings2 countriesEasy ListeningSpace-AgeJazzPop
Soundblast was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Soundblast
4 pressings came out in 1957, 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.
US
September 1957- Label and catalog number
- Westminster WP-6041
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · High Fidelity
US
September 1957- Label and catalog number
- Westminster WP 6041
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
WXTV25270-1G 3Side A Runout
WXTV25271-1G 26Side B Runout
US
September 1957- Label and catalog number
- Westminster WP 6041
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
WXTV24570-1L. 13Side A runout
WXTV24571-1G. 18Side B runout
XTV 25270Side A label
XTV 24571Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | US | Westminster WP 6041First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Westminster WP-6041First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Westminster WP 6041First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Westminster WP 6041First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Westminster WST 15011LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | Westminster WST 15011LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | Westminster WST 15011LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Westminster WP 107LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Westminster WPS 107LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Westminster WP 6041LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Peg-leg Merringue
- A2Brazil
- A3Poinciana
- A4Mama Yo Quero
- A5Orchids In The Moonlight
- A6Cumana
- B1Tico-Tico
- B2Frenesi
- B3Mexican Hat Dance
- B4Siboney
- B5Loose Ends Meringue
- B6La Cucaracha
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soundblast are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Soundblast are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1957 and 1958.
When was Soundblast first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US. One of them is Westminster WP 6041, released September 1957.
How do I tell if my copy of Soundblast is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WP 6041, WP-6041) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WXTV24574-1B and WXTV24575-1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Soundblast 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.
