Brazil
1974- Label and catalog number
- Epic 66234
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ITS - - 224 • • • 1SXRunout side A, stamped
ITS - - 225 • • • 1SXRunout side B, stamped
ITS-224Label Side A
ITS-225Label Side B
Vinyl pressings
T S O P (The Sound Of Philadelphia)
by MFSB · 1974
21 pressings6 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
T S O P (The Sound Of Philadelphia) 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 T S O P (The Sound Of Philadelphia)
2 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- Columbia ZS8 3756
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress
- Runout / matrix
ZS8-3547-3-1a-2g:Etched on misprint side
ZS8-3547-3-1a-2g:Etched on the right label side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Brazil | Epic 66234First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Canada | Columbia ZS8 3756First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress |
| 1975 | Canada | Columbia ZS8 3756 / Philadelphia International Records ZS8 37567", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Philadelphia International Records 06SP 3827", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Philadelphia International Records 4Z8 371112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Philadelphia International Records 4Z8 371112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | US | Philadelphia International Records 4ZH 0692412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
| 1987 | US | Philadelphia International Records 4ZH 0692412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
| 1987 | US | Philadelphia International Records 4ZH 0692412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
| 1989 | UK | Old Gold OG 98697", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | UK | Philadelphia International Records 4ZH 06924P12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Philadelphia International Records 4Z8 371112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Unknown | Philadelphia International Records 4Z8 371112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Unknown | Philadelphia International Records 4Z8 00371112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Philadelphia International Records ZS8 37567", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Canada | Columbia ZS8 3756 / Philadelphia International Records ZS8 37567", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| ? | Jamaica | Philadelphia International Records ZS7 35477", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Japan | Philadelphia International Records ECPB-327-PH7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Philadelphia International Records ZS8 37567", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Collectables COL 46527" | 7" |
| ? | US | Philadelphia International Records 4Z8 371112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- AT S O P (The Sound Of Philadelphia) = O Som De Philadelphia
- BLove Is The Message = A Mensagem É O Amor
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of T S O P (The Sound Of Philadelphia) are there?
21 vinyl pressings of T S O P (The Sound Of Philadelphia) are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1974 and 2017.
When was T S O P (The Sound Of Philadelphia) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Brazil, Canada. One of them is Epic 66234.
How do I tell if my copy of T S O P (The Sound Of Philadelphia) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 66234, ZS8 3756) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ITS - - 224 • • • 1SX and ITS - - 225 • • • 1SX. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is T S O P (The Sound Of Philadelphia) 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.
