US
1963- Label and catalog number
- King Records 851
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
K-12-851-A-1A-side runout
K-12-851-B-1 ̶C̶-̶1̶B-side runout
K-12-851-AA-side label
K-12-851-BB-side label
Vinyl pressings
Prisoner Of Love
by James Brown · 1963
21 pressings7 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
Prisoner Of Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Prisoner Of Love
9 pressings came out in 1963, 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.
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- King Records 851
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- King Records 851
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- King Records 851Regency LP 851
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · 1st
Australia
1963- Label and catalog number
- Festival Records FL-32,018
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- King Records 851
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | Festival Records FL-32,018First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | King Records 851First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | King Records 851 / Regency LP 851First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | King Records 851 / Regency LP 851First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | Regency LP-851 / King Records 851First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | Regency LP 851 / King Records 851First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | King Records 851First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | King Records 851First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | King Records 851First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | King Records 851LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | France | Polydor 813 491-1 / King Records 813 491-1LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Europe | DOL DOS739HLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2017 | Europe | Cornbread Records CRNBR16033LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Italy | Ermitage VNL 18756LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
| 2024 | Italy | PolydorLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | King Records KS-851LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | South Korea | Sell 851LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Polydor PD 851LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | King Records 851LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Polydor K 851LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| ? | US | Polydor PD 851LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Prisoner Of Love2:27
- A2Waiting In Vain2:43
- A3Again2:34
- A4Lost Someone3:05
- A5Bewildered2:23
- A6So Long2:46
- B1Signed, Sealed, And Delivered2:45
- B2Try Me2:28
- B3(Can You) Feel It (Part 1)2:55
- B4How Long Darling2:57
- B5The Thing In "G"6:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Prisoner Of Love are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Prisoner Of Love are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1963 and 2024.
When was Prisoner Of Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, Canada, Australia. One of them is King Records 851.
How do I tell if my copy of Prisoner Of Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 851, FL-32,018, LP-851, LP 851) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K-12-851-A-1 and K-12-851-B-1 ̶C̶-̶1̶. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Prisoner Of Love 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.
