US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1405
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A-11999-A AT W [S Logo]Side A
A-12000-A AT1 [S Logo] WSide B
Hank CrawfordSoul Of The Ballad
Vinyl pressings
Soul Of The Ballad
by Hank Crawford · 1963
13 pressings6 countriesJazzFunk / SoulBlues
Soul Of The Ballad was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Of The Ballad
10 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 4 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1405
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1405
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A-11999-ASide 1 Runout - Etched
A-12000-ASide 2 Runout - Etched
11999Side 1 Label
112000Side 2 Label
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 1405
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-63489-A . AT M pSide A, etched
ST-A-63490-A . AT M pSide B, etched
Block-shaped "S"Side A, stamped
2 Block-shaped "S"Side B, stamped
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 1405
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- London Records HA-K 8103London Atlantic HA-K 8103
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | Atlantic AL-31382 / Atlantic AL-31,382First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1963 | Australia | Atlantic SAL-931382 / Atlantic SAL-931,382First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | Canada | Atlantic 1405First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | UK | London Records HA-K 8103 / London Atlantic HA-K 8103First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1963 | UK | London Atlantic SH-K 8103First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Atlantic 1405First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Atlantic SD 1405First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Atlantic 1405First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1963 | US | Atlantic 1405First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Atlantic SD 1405First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | US | Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab MFSL 1-224 / Atlantic MFSL 1-224LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Atlantic 1405LP | LP |
| ? | Chile | Atlantic 1405LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Blueberry Hill
- A2I Left My Heart In San Francisco
- A3Stormy Weather
- A4Sweet Slumber
- A5If I Didn't Care
- A6Stardust
- B1Any Time
- B2Whispering Grass
- B3Time Out For Tears
- B4I'm Gettin' Sentimental Over You
- B5There Goes My Heart
- B6Have A Good Time
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soul Of The Ballad are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Soul Of The Ballad are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1963 and 1995.
When was Soul Of The Ballad first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Australia, Canada. One of them is Atlantic 1405.
How do I tell if my copy of Soul Of The Ballad is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1405, SD 1405, HA-K 8103, SH-K 8103) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A-11999-A AT W [S Logo] and A-12000-A AT1 [S Logo] W. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Soul Of The Ballad 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.
