US
February 2013- Label and catalog number
- Soul Step Records SSR-003Hop Hop Records HOP007
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
COUNTRY BOY BREWING/COUGAR BAIT/VW GOLF L-21880M-A SSR-003 NRP ⓊSide A
L-21880M-B SSR-003 MATCH MADE IN KENTUCKY Ⓤ NRPSide B
Matt DuncanSoft Times
Vinyl pressings
Soft Times
by Matt Duncan · 2013
11 pressings2 countriesRockPop
Soft Times was first pressed on vinyl in 2013. 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 Soft Times
2 pressings came out in 2013, the album's first year. 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
March 2013- Label and catalog number
- Soul Step Records SSR-003Hop Hop Records HOP007
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, LP, Album · Clear with Tarot Card; Black
- Runout / matrix
L-21880M-A SSR-003 Country Boy Brewing/Cougar Bait/VW GolfA-side with United Record mark
L-21880M-B SSR-003 Match Made In Kentucky NRPB-side with United Record mark
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.
2010s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | US | Soul Step Records SSR-003 / Hop Hop Records HOP007First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2013 | US | Soul Step Records SSR-003 / Hop Hop Records HOP007First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, LP, Album · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, LP, Album · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | US | Soul Step Records SSR-003LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2018 | US | Soul Step Records SSR-003 / Hop Hop Records HOP007LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | US | Soul Step Records SSR-003 / Hop Hop Records HOP007LP, Album, Repress · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Repress · Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | US | Soul Step Records SSR-003 / Hop Hop Records HOP007LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
2020s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | US | Soul Step Records SSR-003LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | US | Soul Step Records SSR-003LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited |
| 2023 | USA & Europe | Soul Step Records SSR-003 / Hop Hop Records HOP007LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 2025 | US | Soul Step Records SSR-003LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited |
| 2025 | US | Soul Step Records SSR-003LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Repress · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1The Keys3:37
- A2Rube Goldberg Machine2:49
- A3Soft Times3:37
- A4The Horn Of Plenty3:07
- A5Sparkle And Fall3:11
- A6Summer Song3:34
- B1I Don't Know2:34
- B2Idle Hands3:53
- B3Lone Ranger3:04
- B4Solitary Heart3:06
- B5Lost Boys3:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soft Times are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Soft Times are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 2013 and 2025.
When was Soft Times first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2013, in US. One of them is Soul Step Records SSR-003, released February 2013.
How do I tell if my copy of Soft Times is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SSR-003) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, COUNTRY BOY BREWING/COUGAR BAIT/VW GOLF L-21880M-A SSR-003 NRP Ⓤ and L-21880M-B SSR-003 MATCH MADE IN KENTUCKY Ⓤ NRP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Soft Times 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.