US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2391 037
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Vinyl pressings
James Brown Soul Classics
by James Brown · 1972
20 pressings7 countriesFunkFunk / Soul
James Brown Soul Classics was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 James Brown Soul Classics
16 pressings came out in 1972, 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor SC 5401Polydor 2391 037
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor SC 5401Polydor 2391 037
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
POLP- 80285 - 2 - 1A STERLING RLRunout side A, etched, [STERLING] stamped
POLP- 80286 1A 5·3·72 STERLING RLRunout side B, etched, [STERLING] stamped
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor SC 5401Polydor 2391 037
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
POLP-80285-2 -1A STERLING RLSIDE 1
POLP-80286 -1A 5.3.72 STERLING RLSIDE 2
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor SC 5401Polydor 2391 037
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
POLP-80285-2-1C RE MR ∆17009Side A runout
POLP-80286-1C MR ∆17009-X(2)Side B runout
STERLING RLRunout Stamp And Side1
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor SC 5401Polydor 2391 037
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
POLP-80286-1AScratched in runout A side
POLP-80285-2-1AScratched in runout B side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canada | Polydor SC 5401First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Canada | Polydor SC 5401First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Ecuador | Polydor 75042First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1972 | France | Polydor 2391 037First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | France | Polydor 2391 037First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Germany | Polydor 2391 037First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Germany | Polydor 2391 037First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Germany | Polydor 2391 037First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Germany | Polydor 2391 037First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Germany | Polydor 2391 037First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Polydor 2391 037First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | US | Polydor SC 5401 / Polydor 2391 037First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Polydor SC 5401 / Polydor 2391 037First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Polydor SC 5401 / Polydor 2391 037First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Polydor SC 5401 / Polydor 2391 037First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Polydor 2391 037LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | South Korea | Oscar 125LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Sex Machine2:49
- A2My Part / Make It Funky - Part 32:43
- A3Cold Sweat2:55
- A4Call Me Super Bad3:00
- A5I Got You (I Feel Good)2:44
- B1Make It Funky - Part 13:15
- B2Papa's Got A Brand New Bag2:07
- B3Soul Power3:01
- B4Give It Up Or Turnit A Loose3:03
- B5It's A Man's Man's Man's World2:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of James Brown Soul Classics are there?
20 vinyl pressings of James Brown Soul Classics are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was James Brown Soul Classics first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, Canada, Ecuador, France and more. One of them is Polydor 2391 037.
How do I tell if my copy of James Brown Soul Classics is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2391 037, SC 5401, 75042) 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 James Brown Soul Classics 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.
