US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 5109
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45-50948Label A
45-50945Label B
King CurtisSoul Serenade
Vinyl pressings
Soul Serenade
by King Curtis · 1964
13 pressings3 countriesSoulRhythm & BluesJazzFunk / 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
5 pressings came out in 1964, 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 6070
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 5109
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-50948-F-1A Side Runout (etched)
45-50445-F-1B Side Runout (etched)
Star (symbol)Both Sides Runout (stamped)
45-50948A Side Label
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 45-CL 15346
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1964- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 5109
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Canada | Capitol Records 5109First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1964 | UK | Capitol Records 45-CL 15346First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | Capitol Records 5109First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | US | Capitol Records 6070First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1964 | US | Capitol Records 5109First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | US | Starline X-60707", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Capitol Records 6070 / Starline 60707", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Capitol Records 6070 / Starline 60707", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Capitol Records 6070 / Starline 60707", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Capitol Records 6070 / Starline 60707", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Capitol Records 6070 / Starline 60707", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Capitol Records 6070 / Starline 60707", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | US | Capitol Records 6070 / Starline 60707", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ASoul Serenade3:00
- BMore Soul2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soul Serenade are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Soul Serenade are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1964 and 1979.
When was Soul Serenade first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Capitol Records 5109.
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 5109, 6070, 45-CL 15346) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-50948 and 45-50945. 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.
