US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Bluesway BLS-6009
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BLS-6009-A S-1 LWRunout A etched
U3RS-7342-1 S-2 LWRunout B etched
"Teepee" symbolEtched, both runouts
BLS-6000-AMatrix A, on label
Jimmy ReedSoulin'
Vinyl pressings
Soulin'
by Jimmy Reed · 1967
15 pressings6 countriesElectric BluesHarmonica BluesChicago BluesBlues
Soulin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Soulin'
9 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 4 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- Bluesway BL-6009
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Bluesway BL-6009
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
BLS-6009-A S-1
BLS-6009-B S-2
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Bluesway BL-6009
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
(Side A Label): BL-6009-A
(Side B Label): BL-6009-B
(Side A Etched): BL-6009-A S1
(Side A Etched): BL-6009-B S2
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Stateside SL 10221
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Stateside SSL 10221
- 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Canada | Bluesway BLS-6009 / Sparton BLS-6009First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Canada | Sparton BL-6009First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Germany | Philips 843 525 BYFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | UK | Stateside SL 10221First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | UK | Stateside SSL 10221First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Bluesway BLS-6009First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Bluesway BL-6009First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1967 | US | Bluesway BL-6009First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Bluesway BL-6009First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Germany | Philips 843 525 BYLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Japan | Bluesway SR 342LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | France | MCA Records 204 928LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Bluesway BLS 6009LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Bluesway BLS-6009LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Bluesway BLS-6009LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Buy Me A Hound Dog2:30
- A2Feel Like I Want To Ramble2:35
- A3I Wake Up At Daybreak2:16
- A4Peepin' And Hidin'2:36
- A5Don't Press Your Luck Woman2:28
- A6I'm Not Going To Let You Down2:35
- B1I'm Knockin' On Your Door2:40
- B2Crazy About Oklahoma2:40
- B3Cousin Peaches2:07
- B4Ain't No Time For Fussin'2:42
- B5Dedication To Sonny1:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soulin' are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Soulin' are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1967 and 1982.
When was Soulin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, UK, Canada, Germany. One of them is Bluesway BLS-6009.
How do I tell if my copy of Soulin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLS-6009, BL-6009, SL 10221, SSL 10221) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BLS-6009-A S-1 LW and U3RS-7342-1 S-2 LW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Soulin' 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.
