Netherlands
1984- Label and catalog number
- Injection Disco Dance Label 234.669
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, EP, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
234 669 A 1 670 1 15 04Runout side A
234 669 B 1 670 1 1 5 04Runout side B
234.669 ASide 1 label
234.669 BSide 2 label
Vinyl pressings
Body And Soul
by Mai Tai · 1984
16 pressings7 countriesDiscoBoogieElectronicFunk / Soul
Body And Soul was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Body And Soul
6 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
Netherlands
1984- Label and catalog number
- Injection Disco Dance Label 134.669
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
134 669 A 1 670 04Runout Side A
134 669 B 1 670 04Runout Side B
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- CNR 883 371-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
883 371 - 1 S 1 320A Side Runout
883 371 - 1 S 2 320B Side Runout
883 371-1 S 1Label Side A
883 371-1 S 2Label Side B
Ireland
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 801
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
VS 801 A - 1U - 1 -Side A Stamped
VS 801 B - 1U - 1 -Side B Stamped
Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- Delta DE 836
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, White Label
Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- Delta DE 836
- Format
- 7", Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Germany | CNR 883 371-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Ireland | Virgin VS 801First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Italy | Delta DE 836First year7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1984 | Italy | Delta DE 836First year7", Stereo | 7", Stereo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Injection Disco Dance Label 234.669First year12", 45 RPM, EP, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Injection Disco Dance Label 134.669First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Australasia | Mercury 884 286-1 / Injection Disco Dance Label 884 286-112", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Australia | Mercury 884 286-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | CNR 883 371-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Injection Disco Dance Label 234.66912", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, Repress | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, Repress |
| 1985 | UK | Virgin VS 801-12 / Hot Melt VS 801-1212", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Virgin VS 801-12 / Hot Melt VS 801-1212", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | Virgin VS 801-1312", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Virgin VS 8017", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | UK | Proto 315837001612", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1996 | UK | Proto MAIT 0112", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABody And Soul7:43
- BThe Rules Of Love8:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Body And Soul are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Body And Soul are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1984 and 1996.
When was Body And Soul first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Netherlands, Germany, Ireland, Italy. One of them is Injection Disco Dance Label 234.669.
How do I tell if my copy of Body And Soul is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 234.669, 134.669, 883 371-1, VS 801) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 234 669 A 1 670 1 15 04 and 234 669 B 1 670 1 1 5 04. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Body And 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.
