UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records NSPL 18487
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
NSPL 18487A-1△G 2 1-1Runout side A
NSPL 18487B-1△G 2 JRunout side B
NSPL 18487A-1△G 2 NRunout side A variant 2
NSPL 18487B-1△G 2Runout side B variant 2
Vinyl pressings
Reggae, Soul, And Rock 'n' Roll
by Johnny Wakelin · 1976
16 pressings13 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Reggae, Soul, And Rock 'n' Roll was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Reggae, Soul, And Rock 'n' Roll
16 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 13 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records PYE 12131
- Format
- LP, Album
Argentina
1976- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 13124
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- Astor SPLP 1475
- Format
- LP, Album
Austria
1976- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 27 948 XOT
- Format
- LP, Album
Austria
1976- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records 27 948 XOT
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Argentina | Pye Records 13124First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Australia | Astor SPLP 1475First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Austria | Pye Records 27 948 XOTFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Austria | Pye Records 27 948 XOTFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Brazil | Pye Records 4-14-404-053 / Pye Records NSPL 18487First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | Pye Records NSPL 18487First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | France | Pye Records PY 28062First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | Pye Records 27 948 XOT / Ariola 27 948 XOTFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | Pye Records 27 948 XOT / Ariola 27 948 XOTFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | Pye Records 27 948 XOTFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | India | Stateside NSPL 18487First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | South Africa | Pye Records NSPL 18487First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Spain | Pye Records P. 3.018First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Turkey | Kent KENT 86958 / Kent 86958First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | Pye Records NSPL 18487First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Reggae, Soul, And Rock 'n' Roll
- A2Cream Puff
- A3In Zaire
- A4I Am Capricorn
- A5Sleep On Baby
- A6Out Of Time
- B1Black Superman (Muhammad Ali)
- B2Gotta Keep On Going
- B3You Got The Bug
- B4Never Let It Fade Away
- B5America (You've Been Good To Me)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Reggae, Soul, And Rock 'n' Roll are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Reggae, Soul, And Rock 'n' Roll are listed here, from 13 countries.
When was Reggae, Soul, And Rock 'n' Roll first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in UK, US, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Pye Records NSPL 18487.
How do I tell if my copy of Reggae, Soul, And Rock 'n' Roll is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NSPL 18487, PYE 12131, 13124, SPLP 1475) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NSPL 18487A-1△G 2 1-1 and NSPL 18487B-1△G 2 J. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Reggae, Soul, And Rock 'n' Roll 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.
