Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Decca SLK 17 046-P
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
D - 017403 ℗ 1973 Manufactured in GermanyRunout Side A
D - 017404 ℗ 1973 Manufactured in GermanyRunout Side B
D 017 403Label Side A
D 017 404Label Side B
Les Humphries SingersSound '74
Vinyl pressings
Sound '74
by Les Humphries Singers · 1974
11 pressings6 countriesRock & RollPop RockVocalSchlager
Sound '74 was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Sound '74
10 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Decca SLK 17 046-P
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SLK 17046 - 1ARunout Side A
SLK 17046 - 2ARunout Side B
D 017 403Label Side A
D 017 404Label Side B
Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Decca SLK 17 046-P
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
D - 017403 ℗ 1973 Manufactured in GermanyRunout Side A
D - 017404 ℗ 1973 Manufactured in GermanyRunout Side B
D 017 403Label Side A
D 017 404Label Side B
Argentina
1974- Label and catalog number
- London Records 6697London Records 6697 (4-03)
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
D 017403Side A, Runout Stamped
D 017404Side B, Runout Stamped
D-017 403Side A, Label
D-107 404Side B, Label
Chile
1974- Label and catalog number
- London Records (S) LLC-38648
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Colombia
1974- Label and catalog number
- Daro Internacional SLK 17 046-P
- 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Argentina | London Records 6697First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Argentina | London Records 6697 / London Records 6697 (4-03)First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Chile | London Records (S) LLC-38648First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Colombia | Daro Internacional SLK 17 046-PFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | Decca SLK 17 046-PFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | Decca SLK 17 046-PFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Decca SLK 17 046-PFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Spain | Decca CPS 9322First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Spain | Decca CPS 9322First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Switzerland | Decca SLK 17 046-PFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Germany | Helidon SLK 17 046-P / Decca SLK 17 046-PLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1.aCan The Can1:45
- A1.b48 Crash1:42
- A1.cWizard1:41
- A2.aGoodbye My Love, Goodbye1:45
- A2.bApril's Dreams1:28
- A2.cBoogie Man1:41
- A3.aHello, Hello1:41
- A3.bSweet, Sweet Suzi Q.1:30
- A3.cShine Machine1:44
- A4.aOoh Baby1:43
- A4.bJimmy Come Lately1:30
- A4.cThe Free Electric Band1:45
- B1.aThe Ballroom Blitz1:40
- B1.bBusy Cat1:32
- B1.cI Wanna Go Home1:45
- B2.aAngie1:33
- B2.bLondonderry Lady1:44
- B2.cKilling Me Softly With His Song1:45
- B3.aI'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am)1:44
- B3.bNever Mind What Your Mama Said1:18
- B3.cHerbie Can't Help It1:44
- B4.aKansas City1:44
- B4.bLittle Green Train1:45
- B4.cWendy1:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sound '74 are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Sound '74 are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Sound '74 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Germany, Argentina, Chile, Colombia and more. One of them is Decca SLK 17 046-P.
How do I tell if my copy of Sound '74 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SLK 17 046-P, 6697, (S) LLC-38648, CPS 9322) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, D - 017403 ℗ 1973 Manufactured in Germany and D - 017404 ℗ 1973 Manufactured in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sound '74 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.
