US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 2095
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
King CurtisSoul Serenade
Vinyl pressings
Soul Serenade
by King Curtis · 1964
15 pressings5 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulJazzFunk / Soul
Soul Serenade was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Serenade
8 pressings came out in 1964, 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 2095
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T-1-2095-H1 #4 [IAM Triangle]Side A Stamped [# Etched]
R-2-2095-J2 #3 [IAM Triangle]Side B Stamped [# Etched]
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 2095Capitol Records ST-2095
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Scranton Press
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-2095-A1 ^3 [IAM inside triangle] &Side A runout
ST-2-2095-B2 ^3 [IAM inside triangle] &Side B runout
ST-1-2095Side A label, in parentheses
ST-2-2095Side B label, in parentheses
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 2095Capitol Records ST-2095
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-2095-B-5: 1 C ✲ 2Side A runout
ST-2-2095-B-4: 2 C ✲ 2Side B runout
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 2095Capitol Records T-2095
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T-1-2095-H-5 1 ✲Side A runout
T-2-2095-H-5 1 ✲Side B runout
Canada
1964- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T-2095
- 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 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Canada | Capitol Records T-2095First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | France | Capitol Records T 2095First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | South Africa | Capitol Records ST 2095First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Capitol Records ST 2095First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Capitol Records T 2095First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Capitol Records ST 2095 / Capitol Records ST-2095First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Capitol Records ST 2095 / Capitol Records ST-2095First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Capitol Records T 2095 / Capitol Records T-2095First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | UK | Speciality SPE/LP 6600LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | UK | Speciality SPE 6600LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records T-2095LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | South Africa | Number One Records N 9508LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SM-11798 / Capitol Records SM 11798LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Capitol Records ST 8-2095 / Capitol Records ST-8-2095LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| ? | US | Capitol Records ST 2095 / Capitol Records ST-2095LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Tequila2:00
- A2Night Train2:31
- A3Java2:15
- A4Harlem Nocturne2:26
- A5Honky Tonk2:49
- A6Soul Twist2:35
- B1Memphis2:52
- B2Watermelon Man2:34
- B3Soul Serenade2:58
- B4Swingin' Shepherd Blues2:00
- B5My Last Date (With You)2:34
- B6Wiggle Wobble2:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soul Serenade are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Soul Serenade are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1964 and 1967.
When was Soul Serenade first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, Canada, France, South Africa. One of them is Capitol Records ST 2095.
How do I tell if my copy of Soul Serenade is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST 2095, T 2095, T-2095) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Soul Serenade 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.
