UK
November 1970- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records SBLL 138Bell Records 1E 062 ◦ 91983
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SBLL 138A-2Grunout A
SBLL 138B-2Grunout B
Johnny Johnson And The BandwagonSoul Survivor
Vinyl pressings
Soul Survivor
by Johnny Johnson And The Bandwagon · 1970
10 pressings9 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Soul Survivor was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Survivor
3 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
New Zealand
1970- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records SBLL 138Bell Records SBLL.138
- Format
- LP, Album
Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong
1970- Label and catalog number
- Stateside SCSL-3034
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SBLL 138-ASide A runout
SBLL 138-BSide B runout
SBLL.138 ASide A label
SBLL.138 BSide B label
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | New Zealand | Bell Records SBLL 138 / Bell Records SBLL.138First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Stateside SCSL-3034First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Bell Records SBLL 138 / Bell Records 1E 062 ◦ 91983First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Argentina | EMI 5181/S 5181 / Parlophone 5181/S 5181LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | Brazil | Odeon MOFB 9006LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | France | Bell Records 2C 062-91983LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Spain | Stateside 1J 062-91.983LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Argentina | Bell Records 1E 062 ◦ 91983 / Bell Records S 5181LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Uruguay | Odeon URL 20861 / Bell Records 1E 062 ◦ 91983LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Bell Records SBLL 138 / Bell Records SBLL-138LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1(Blame It) On The Pony Express
- A2aIntro: Sing A Rainbow
- A2bLove Is Blue = L'Amour Est Bleu
- A3Gasoline Alley Bred
- A4He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother
- A5Sweet Inspiration
- B1In The Bad Bad Old Days (Before You Loved Me)
- B2United We Stand
- B3Games People Play
- B4Something
- B5Pride Comes Before A Fall
- B6Never Let Her Go
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soul Survivor are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Soul Survivor are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1970 and 1972.
When was Soul Survivor first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong. One of them is Bell Records SBLL 138, released November 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of Soul Survivor is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SBLL 138, SCSL-3034) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SBLL 138A-2G and SBLL 138B-2G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Soul Survivor 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.