UK
July 1976- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6059 147
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
6059167 1F//2▽420 05 11 2Side A
6059167 2F//2▽420 05 11 3Side B
Graham Parker And The RumourSoul Shoes
Vinyl pressings
Soul Shoes
by Graham Parker And The Rumour · 1976
10 pressings7 countriesRock
Soul Shoes was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Soul Shoes
9 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 7 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 73834
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Mercury DJ-463Mercury 73834
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Mercury DJ-464
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6059 147
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- VERTIGO 6059 147
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | Vertigo 6059 147First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Canada | VERTIGO 6059 147First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | France | Vertigo 6059 147First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Vertigo 6059 147First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Spain | Vertigo 60 59 162First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Mercury 73834First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | US | Mercury DJ-463 / Mercury 73834First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Mercury DJ-464First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1976 | UK | Vertigo 6059 147First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Spain | Vertigo 60 59 1627", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ASoul Shoes
- BWhite Honey
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soul Shoes are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Soul Shoes are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Soul Shoes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Vertigo 6059 147, released July 1976.
How do I tell if my copy of Soul Shoes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6059 147, 73834, DJ-463, DJ-464) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6059167 1F//2▽420 05 11 2 and 6059167 2F//2▽420 05 11 3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Soul Shoes 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.
