France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Disques Carrere 49.115
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Price Code EA
- Runout / matrix
[Areacem Logo] 49115 ARunout side A
[Areacem Logo] 49115 BRunout side B
49.115/1Label side A
49.115/2Label side B
Vinyl pressings
Soul Dracula
by Hot Blood · 1975
27 pressings13 countriesDiscoNoveltyHorror RockElectronic
Soul Dracula 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 Soul Dracula
5 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 3 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.
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Disques Carrere 49.115
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Price Code NA
- Runout / matrix
[Areacem Logo] 49115 ARunout side A
[Areacem Logo] 49115 BRunout side B
49.115/1Label side A
49.115/2Label side B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- ERA Records ERA-115
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ER-115-1 [Artisan logo]Runout side A
ER-115-2 [Artisan logo]Runout side B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- ERA Records ERA-115
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- Creole Records RNO-196
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | Creole Records RNO-196First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Canada | Carrere CR 50037", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1975 | France | Disques Carrere 49.115First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | Disques Carrere 49.115First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | US | ERA Records ERA-115First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | US | ERA Records ERA-115First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Germany | Hansa International 17 103 AT / Hansa 17 103 AT7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Italy | Derby DBR 43467", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | Overseas Records MA-18-V7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | UK | Creole Records CR 1327", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | UK | Creole Records CR 1327", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Austria | Hansa Record 17 103 AT / Hansa International 17 103 AT7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Colombia | Swing S-30317", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Greece | Music-Box MB 100227", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Italy | Maximus M 1 / Maximus M 27", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Carrere CR 50037", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Canada | Carrere CR 50037", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Canada | Carrere CR 50037", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ASoul Dracula2:57
- BDracula's Theme2:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soul Dracula are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Soul Dracula are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1975 and 1977.
When was Soul Dracula first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in France, US, Australia. One of them is Disques Carrere 49.115.
How do I tell if my copy of Soul Dracula is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 49.115, ERA-115, RNO-196) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, [Areacem Logo] 49115 A and [Areacem Logo] 49115 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Soul Dracula 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.