US
March 1967- Label and catalog number
- Checker LP-3003Checker LP 3003
- Format
- LP, Mono, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
15257Label side A
15258Label side B
Gene ChandlerThe Duke Of Soul
Vinyl pressings
The Duke Of Soul
by Gene Chandler · 1967
14 pressings4 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
The Duke Of Soul was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Duke Of Soul
10 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 2 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
March 1967- Label and catalog number
- Checker LP-3003
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
US
March 1967- Label and catalog number
- Checker LP-3003
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
T4KM-9691-1 S-1 15257 LP-3003 [Tee Pee logo]Runout A, etched
T4KM-9692-1A LP-3003 15258 S-2 [Tee Pee logo]Runout B, etched
15257Label A
15258Label B
US
March 1967- Label and catalog number
- Checker LP-3003Checker LP 3003
- Format
- LP, Mono, Compilation
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Checker LPS-3003
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Compilation
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Checker LPS-3003
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
Side 1: #15257 / CK 3003 #15257 STM 5487-1 6S
Side 2: #15257 / CK 3003 15258 STM 5487-1 6S
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Canada | Checker LP-3003First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Canada | Checker LPS-3003First yearLP, Stereo, Compilation | LP, Stereo, Compilation |
| 1967 | US | Checker LPS-3003First yearLP, Stereo, Compilation | LP, Stereo, Compilation |
| 1967 | US | Checker LPS-3003First yearLP, Stereo, Compilation | LP, Stereo, Compilation |
| 1967 | US | Checker LPS-3003First yearLP, Stereo, Compilation | LP, Stereo, Compilation |
| 1967 | US | Checker LP-3003 / Checker LP 3003First yearLP, Mono, Compilation · Mono | LP, Mono, Compilation · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Checker LP-3003First yearLP, Mono, Compilation, Promo · Promo, Mono | LP, Mono, Compilation, Promo · Promo, Mono |
| 1967 | US | Checker LP-3003First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Checker LP-3003First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Checker LP-3003 / Checker LP 3003First yearLP, Mono, Compilation · Mono | LP, Mono, Compilation · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Japan | Chess SWX-6082 (M) / Chess SWX-6082LP, Compilation, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Compilation, Promo, Reissue, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | UK | Chess CXMB 7201LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1984 | US | Chess CH-91561LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1984 | US | Chess CH-9178LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1The Duke Of Earl2:24
- A2You Threw A Lucky Punch2:36
- A3Night Owl2:26
- A4Check Yourself2:40
- A5Tear For Tear2:09
- A6Think Nothing About It2:45
- B1Rainbow In My Heart2:50
- B2Rainbow '652:45
- B3What Now?2:55
- B4God Bless Our Love2:46
- B5Just Be True2:34
- B6A Man's Temptation2:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Duke Of Soul are there?
14 vinyl pressings of The Duke Of Soul are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1967 and 1984.
When was The Duke Of Soul first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, Canada. One of them is Checker LP-3003, released March 1967.
How do I tell if my copy of The Duke Of Soul is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP-3003, LPS-3003) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 15257 and 15258. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Duke 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.
