Germany
1968- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 184 159
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
James Brown & The Famous FlamesKing Of Soul
Vinyl pressings
King Of Soul
by James Brown & The Famous Flames · 1968
10 pressings8 countriesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
King Of Soul was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 King Of Soul
7 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Germany
1968- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 184 159
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
00 184149 ARunout Stamp Side A
00 184149 BRunout Stamp Side B
France
1968- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 658 105
- Format
- LP
Greece
1968- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 184 159
- Format
- LP, Mono
Italy
1968- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 184 159
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
New Zealand
1968- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 184159
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | France | Polydor 658 105First yearLP | LP |
| 1968 | Germany | Polydor 184 159First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Germany | Polydor 184 159First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | Greece | Polydor 184 159First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Italy | Polydor 184 159First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | New Zealand | Polydor 184159First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Venezuela | Polydor 153First yearAlbum, LP | Album, LP |
| 1969 | Nigeria | Polydor 184 159Album, LP, Stereo | Album, LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Polydor 184 159Album, LP, Stereo | Album, LP, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Polydor 2852 002 / Polydor 2852-002LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1I Got The Feeling2:40
- A2Maybe I'll Understand6:20
- A3You've Got The Power2:57
- A4Maybe Good - Maybe Bad (Part 1 & 2)4:41
- A5Stone Fox2:35
- B1Shhhhhhhh (For A Little While)2:35
- B2Just Plain Funk2:55
- B3Licking Stick - Licking Stick4:51
- B4It Won't Be Me3:29
- B5Here I Go2:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of King Of Soul are there?
10 vinyl pressings of King Of Soul are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1968 and 1969.
When was King Of Soul first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in Germany, France, Greece, Italy and more. One of them is Polydor 184 159.
How do I tell if my copy of King Of Soul is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 184 159, 658 105, 184159, 153) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is King Of 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.
