US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Soul 707Soul SS 707
- Format
- LP, Album · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
HS-1506-5 W4RS-2680Side A, on label
HS-1507-5 W4RS-2681Side B, on label
W4RS-2680-1 I HS-1506A Side
W4RS-2681-1 I HS-1507B Side
Gladys Knight And The PipsFeelin' Bluesy
Vinyl pressings
Feelin' Bluesy
by Gladys Knight And The Pips · 1968
14 pressings5 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
Feelin' Bluesy was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Feelin' Bluesy
10 pressings came out in 1968, 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.
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Soul 707Soul SS 707
- Format
- LP, Album · RCA Rockaway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
W4RS-2680-1-D A 2 HS-1506 ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K RRunout Side A
W4RS-2681-1-D A3 HS 1507 ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K RRunout side B
HS-1506-5 W4RS-2680Matrix side A, on label
HS-1606-5 W4RS-2681Matrix side B, on label
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Soul 707Soul SS 707
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Label print variation
- Runout / matrix
HS-1506 R W4RS-2680-1 D AEtched side A on runout
HS-1507 R W4RS-2681-1 DEtched side B on runout
HS-1605-5 W4RS-2680Matrix side A, on label
HS-1606-5 W4RS-2681Matrix side B, on label
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Soul SS 707Soul 707
- Format
- LP, Album · Hollywood pressing
- Runout / matrix
HS-1506-5 W4RS-2680Side A, on label
HS-1507-5 W4RS-2681Side B, on label
W4RS-2680-1 E HS-1506 HA Side
W4RS-2681-1 E HS-1507 S-2 HB Side
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Soul SM 707 DJ
- Format
- LP, Promo, Mono
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Tamla Motown TML 11080
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Canada | Soul SS 707First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | Japan | Tamla Motown SJET-8079First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | Netherlands | Tamla Motown MTM S-3259First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | UK | Tamla Motown TML 11080First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | UK | Tamla Motown STML 11080First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Soul 707 / Soul SS 707First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | US | Soul SM 707 DJFirst yearLP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1968 | US | Soul 707 / Soul SS 707First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | US | Soul 707 / Soul SS 707First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Soul SS 707 / Soul 707First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Canada | Pickwick SPC-3539LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | US | Pickwick SPC-3539LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Pickwick SPC-3539LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Tamla Motown STML 11080LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The End Of Our Road2:20
- A2That's The Way Love Is2:38
- A3Don't You Miss Me A Little Bit Baby2:43
- A4The Boy From Crosstown3:09
- A5Ain't You Glad You Chose Love3:00
- A6I Know Better2:49
- B1Don't Let Her Take Your Love From Me2:53
- B2It Should Have Been Me2:50
- B3Don't Turn Me Away2:55
- B4What Good Am I Without You3:24
- B5Your Old Standby2:36
- B6It's Time To Go Now2:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Feelin' Bluesy are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Feelin' Bluesy are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1968 and 1976.
When was Feelin' Bluesy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, UK, Canada, Japan and more. One of them is Soul 707.
How do I tell if my copy of Feelin' Bluesy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 707, SS 707, SM 707 DJ, TML 11080) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, HS-1506-5 W4RS-2680 and HS-1507-5 W4RS-2681. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Feelin' Bluesy 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.
