US
1975- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APL1-1025RCA Victor APL1/APD1 -1025
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
APL 1 1025 ARunout Side A
APL 1 1025 BRunout Side B
2SRunout Side A, B
AIRunout Side A, B
Henry Mancini And His OrchestraSymphonic Soul
Vinyl pressings
Symphonic Soul
by Henry Mancini And His Orchestra · 1975
12 pressings8 countriesBig BandEasy ListeningSoulJazz
Symphonic Soul was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Symphonic Soul
7 pressings came out in 1975, 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APL1-1025RCA Victor APL1/APD1 -1025
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
APL 1 1025 A 2SRunout Side A
APL 1 1025 B 51Runout Side B
2SRunout Side A, B
APL1-1025-ALabel Side A
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- RCA APD1-1025
- Format
- LP, Album, Quadraphonic
Canada
1975- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APL1-1025
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TD APL1 1025 AEtched on runout side A
TD APL1 1025 BEtched on runout side B
APL1-1025-ASide A Label
APL1-1025-BSide B Label
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APL1-1025
- Format
- LP, Album
New Zealand
1975- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APL1-1025
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Canada | RCA Victor APL1-1025First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | France | RCA Victor APL1-1025First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | New Zealand | RCA Victor APL1-1025First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | South Africa | RCA APL1-1025 / RCA APL-1-1025First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | RCA Victor APL1-1025 / RCA Victor APL1/APD1 -1025First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | RCA APD1-1025First yearLP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1975 | US | RCA Victor APL1-1025 / RCA Victor APL1/APD1 -1025First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | RCA RVP-6003LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Spain | RCA Victor APL1-1025LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Australia | RCA APL1-1025LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | RCA Victor AFL1-1025LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | RCA Victor AFL1-1025 / RCA Victor APD1-1025LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Symphonic Soul2:26
- A2Butterfly4:47
- A3Satin Soul3:07
- A4Peter Gunn (New Version)4:33
- B1Slow Hot Wind (Lujon)2:43
- B2Pick Up The Pieces3:36
- B3Sun Goddess3:33
- B4Soul Saga (Song Of The Buffalo Soldier)3:11
- B5African Symphony3:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Symphonic Soul are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Symphonic Soul are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was Symphonic Soul first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, Canada, France, New Zealand and more. One of them is RCA Victor APL1-1025.
How do I tell if my copy of Symphonic Soul is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use APL1-1025, APD1-1025) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, APL 1 1025 A and APL 1 1025 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Symphonic 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.
