Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001 566
- Format
- 7", Single, Stereo
Kool & The GangSpirit Of The Boogie
Vinyl pressings
Spirit Of The Boogie
by Kool & The Gang · 1975
12 pressings10 countriesFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Spirit Of The Boogie was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Spirit Of The Boogie
12 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 10 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.
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001 566
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2001566 A // 1 ∇ 420 05 1 1 2Side A runout, variant 1
2001566 B // 1 ∇ 420 05 1 1 9Side B runout, variant 1
2001566 A // 1 ∇ 420 05 1 8Side A runout, stamped, variant 2
2001566 B // 1 ∇ 420 05 1 1 6Side B runout, stamped, variant 2
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001 566
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2001566 A // 1 ∇ 420 05 1 6A Side Runout
2001566 B // 1 ∇ 420 05 1 1 4B Side Runout
Brazil
1975- Label and catalog number
- Top Tape CS-0195
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001 566
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Greece
1975- Label and catalog number
- International Polydor Production 2001566
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2001566 Aside A
2001566 Bside B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Brazil | Top Tape CS-0195First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | Polydor 2001 566First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Germany | Polydor 2001 566First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Greece | International Polydor Production 2001566First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Guatemala | Polydor 2001 566First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Japan | De-Lite Records ISR-10725First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Japan | De-Lite Records ISR-10725First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Mexico | Polydor 548First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Polydor 2001 566First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Spain | Polydor 20 01 566First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | Polydor 2001 566First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | Polydor 2001 566First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASpirit Of The Boogie3:15
- BGet Down With The Boogie4:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Spirit Of The Boogie are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Spirit Of The Boogie are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Spirit Of The Boogie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Germany, UK, Brazil, France and more. One of them is Polydor 2001 566.
How do I tell if my copy of Spirit Of The Boogie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2001 566, CS-0195, 2001566, ISR-10725) 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 Spirit Of The Boogie 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.
