US
December 1974- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records TC-2162
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
M-2162-AS XSide A Runout
M-2162-BSSide B Runout
M-2162-BS XAlt. Side B Runout
M-2162-ASSide A Label
Love Unlimited OrchestraSatin Soul
Vinyl pressings
Satin Soul
by Love Unlimited Orchestra · 1974
22 pressings16 countriesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
Satin Soul 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 Satin Soul
9 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.
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records TC-2162
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T M-2162-AS-1 WSide A Etched, Variant 1
M-2162-BS-ZSide B Etched, Variant 1
M-2162-AS-2 W TIIIISide A Etched, Variant 2
M-2162-BS-2 TIISide B Etched, Variant 2
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records TC-2162
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Santa Maria pressing
- Runout / matrix
M-2162-AS 1A W SSSSide A Runout, etched
M-2162-BS 1B SSSSide B Runout, etched
M-2162-ASSide A Label
M-2162-BSSide B Label
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records 1209-2162
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
1209-2162-S1 QRunout Side A etched
1209-2162-S2 QRunout Side B etched
Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6162 040
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
10 AA6162040 1W 320Runout, side A
10 AA6162040 2W 320Runout, side B
AA 6162 040 1. WLabel side A
AA 6162 040 2. WLabel side B
Jamaica
1974- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records TC-2162
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | 20th Century Records 1209-2162First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Canada | 20th Century Records 1209-2162First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Germany | Philips 6162 040First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Jamaica | 20th Century Records TC-2162First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Japan | 20th Century Records HIT-2191First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Interfusion K 5822First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | US | 20th Century Records TC-2162First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1974 | US | 20th Century Records TC-2162First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | 20th Century Records TC-2162First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Austria | Philips 6162 0407", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | Austria | Philips 6162 0407", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Belgium | Philips 6162 0407", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Brazil | 20th Century Records TC-21627", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | Italy | Philips 6162 0407" | 7" |
| 1975 | Mexico | Gamma G-13937", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASatin Soul3:25
- BJust Living It Up3:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Satin Soul are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Satin Soul are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Satin Soul first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, Canada, Germany, Jamaica and more. One of them is 20th Century Records TC-2162, released December 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of Satin Soul is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TC-2162, 1209-2162, 6162 040, HIT-2191) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M-2162-AS X and M-2162-BS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Satin Soul 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.
