US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records ZS7 3540
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
Vinyl pressings
TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)
by MFSB · 1973
36 pressings17 countriesRhythm & BluesDiscoFunk / SoulPop
TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia) was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)
12 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 8 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records ZS7 3540
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
JZS7 3540-1Label A
JZS7 3540-3Label B
Australia
1973- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA222063
- Format
- 7", Single
Costa Rica
1973- Label and catalog number
- CBS 11090
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CBS-11-090-A- -S-Runout A, etched
CBS-11.090-B- -S-Runout B, etched
Costa Rica
1973- Label and catalog number
- CBS 11090
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Jamaica
1973- Label and catalog number
- Philadelphia International Records zs7 3540
- 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 36 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s34 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | CBS BA222063First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | Australia | CBS 220637", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1973 | Costa Rica | CBS 11090First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Costa Rica | CBS 11090First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Jamaica | Philadelphia International Records zs7 3540First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Jamaica | Philadelphia International Records ZS7 3540First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Japan | Philadelphia International Records ECPB-277-PHFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Epic BAC 461510First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Portugal | Philadelphia International Records PIR 2128First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Portugal | Philadelphia International Records PIR 2128First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | South Africa | Philadelphia International Records PH 301First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | US | Philadelphia International Records ZS7 3540First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1973 | US | Philadelphia International Records ZS7 3540First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1974 | Costa Rica | CBS 110907", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Dominican Republic | CBS 686 / Guarachita 6867", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Angola | CBS PH-3017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Philippines | CBS ZS7 35407", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ATSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)3:29
- BSomething For Nothing3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia) are there?
36 vinyl pressings of TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia) are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1973 and 1976.
When was TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, Australia, Costa Rica, Jamaica and more. One of them is Philadelphia International Records ZS7 3540.
How do I tell if my copy of TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZS7 3540, BA222063, 11090, zs7 3540) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is TSOP (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.
