US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Enjoy Records 1000
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
△-41509 ○ MR 45 EJ-2ASide A (etched)
△-41509 ○ MR 45 EJ-3ASide B (etched)
EJ-2Side A Label
EJ-3Side B Label
King Curtis And The Noble KnightsSoul Twist
Vinyl pressings
Soul Twist
by King Curtis And The Noble Knights · 1962
14 pressings5 countriesRock & RollSoulTwistRock
Soul Twist was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Twist
10 pressings came out in 1962, 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- Enjoy Records 1000
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
EJ-2Side A (etched)
EJ-3BSide B (etched)
EJ-2Side A Label
EJ-3Side B Label
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Enjoy Records 1000
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
∆-41509 (MR) 45-EJ-2-ASide A (etched)
45-EJ-3A (MR) ∆-41509-XSide B (etched)
EJ-2Side A Label
EJ-3Side B Label
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Enjoy Records 1000
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
EJ-2 Bell SoundScribed in runout A
EJ-3BScribed in runout B
EJ-2Label A
EJ-3Label B
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Enjoy Records 1000
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
EJ-2A LW (Sideways)Dead Wax Side A
EJ-3A LW (Sideways)
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Enjoy Records 1000
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
EJ-2Label A
EJ-3Label B
45-EJ-2 A △-41509 MRDeadwax A
45-EJ-3A MR △-41509-XDeadwax B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Canada | Reo 8636XFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLU 9547First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | UK | London American Recordings 45-HLU 9547First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | US | Enjoy Records 1000First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | US | Enjoy Records 1000First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | US | Enjoy Records 1000First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1962 | US | Enjoy Records 1000First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | US | Enjoy Records 1000First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | US | Enjoy Records 1000First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | Canada | Reo 8636XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | US | Everlast 50307", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Styrene |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | London Records HL-19477", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Germany | London Records DL 20 6247", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | London American Recordings HLU 95477", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ASoul Twist2:35
- BTwisting Time2:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soul Twist are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Soul Twist are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1962 and 1963.
When was Soul Twist first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Enjoy Records 1000.
How do I tell if my copy of Soul Twist is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1000, 45-HLU 9547, 8636X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, △-41509 ○ MR 45 EJ-2A and △-41509 ○ MR 45 EJ-3A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Soul Twist 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.