Canada
February 1971- Label and catalog number
- Summus Records SR-2502
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SR-2502A ZT
SR-2502A ZET
Jackie MittooSoul Bird / Wishbone
Vinyl pressings
Soul Bird / Wishbone
by Jackie Mittoo · 1971
11 pressings7 countriesReggaeReggaeFolkWorld
Soul Bird / Wishbone was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Bird / Wishbone
6 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
Canada
April 1971- Label and catalog number
- Summus Records SR. 2502
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SR-2502-A UGA side etched runout
SR-2502-B UGB side etched runout
Canada
April 1971- Label and catalog number
- Phase II 21 (P-076)
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
P076A side etched runout
P076B side etched runout
Canada
1971- Label and catalog number
- Boot Records BGH 2000
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
US
October 12, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Prize Records PR98-21
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
P076A Side
P077B Side
Jamaica
1971- Label and catalog number
- London Records PR98-21
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
P-077A side handwritten runout
P-076B side handwritten runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Canada | Boot Records BGH 2000First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Jamaica | London Records PR98-21First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Canada | Summus Records SR-2502First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Canada | Summus Records SR. 2502First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Canada | Phase II 21 (P-076)First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | Prize Records PR98-21First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Turkey | London Records 72076 / London American Recordings 720767", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | UK | London Records HLU 10357 / London American Recordings HLU 103577", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | UK | London Records HLU 10357 / London American Recordings HLU 103577", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Belgium | Cardinal International C. 33167", Single | 7", Single |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Negram NG 4127", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- ASoul Bird2:35
- BWishbone3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soul Bird / Wishbone are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Soul Bird / Wishbone are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1971 and 1974.
When was Soul Bird / Wishbone first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Canada, US, Jamaica. One of them is Summus Records SR-2502, released February 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of Soul Bird / Wishbone is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SR-2502, SR. 2502, 21 (P-076), BGH 2000) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SR-2502A ZT and SR-2502A ZET. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Soul Bird / Wishbone 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.
