UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- World Record Club SLMP. 12
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SW 7176-1Side A
SW 7177-1Side B
Vinyl pressings
Negro Spirituals
by George Browne · 1961
23 pressings5 countriesSpiritualsBluesFolkWorld
Negro Spirituals was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Negro Spirituals
2 pressings came out in 1961, 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.
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- World Record Club LMP. 12World Record Club LMP 12
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
W 7176-1NSide A
W 7177-1NSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Australia | World Record Club SMW-2005 / World Record Club MW 2005LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1960 | Australia | World Record Club MW 2005 / World Record Club MW-2005LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1960 | Australia | World Record Club SMW-2005 / World Record Club MW 2005LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1961 | New Zealand | World Record Club ZMW 2005 / World Record Club ZMW.2005LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1961 | UK | World Record Club LMP 12 / World Record Club LM 12LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1961 | UK | World Record Club SLMP. 12First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | UK | World Record Club LMP. 12 / World Record Club LMP 12First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Australia | World Record Club SMW-2005 / World Record Club MW 2005LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1965 | Australia | World Record Club MW 2005 / World Record Club MW-2005LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Club Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1966 | France | Club Des Variétés CND 570 / Club National Du Disque CND 570LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | Australia | World Record Club SMW 2005 / World Record Club SMW-2005LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | World Record Club S/2005 / World Record Club S-2005LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1973 | Australia | World Record Club S/2005 / World Record Club S-2005LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1976 | Australia | World Record Club R-00001 / World Record Club S/2005LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1977 | Australia | World Record Club R-00001 / World Record Club S/2005LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1977 | Australia | World Record Club R-00001 / World Record Club S/2005LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1978 | Australia | World Record Club R-00001 / World Record Club S/2005LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Select S-398.139LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | France | Music For Pleasure MFP 5193LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | France | Trianon CTRY 7158LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | World Record Club SLM 12LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | UK | World Record Club LM 12LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | World Record Club LMP 12 / World Record Club SLMP. 12LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Jericho
- A2Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen
- A3Little David
- A4Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child
- A5Lily Of The Valley
- A6Gospel Train
- A7He's Got The Whole World In His Hands
- B1Shadrak
- B2Go Down Moses
- B3Deep River
- B4Sweet Little Jesus Boy
- B5Heaven
- B6Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
- B7Standing In The Need Of Prayer
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Negro Spirituals are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Negro Spirituals are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1960 and 1978.
When was Negro Spirituals first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in UK. One of them is World Record Club SLMP. 12.
How do I tell if my copy of Negro Spirituals is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SLMP. 12, LMP. 12) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SW 7176-1 and SW 7177-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Negro Spirituals 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.