US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5662
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BDS 5662-ASide A Label
BDS 5662-BSide B Label
Michael HendersonSolid
Vinyl pressings
Solid
by Michael Henderson · 1976
14 pressings4 countriesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
Solid was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Solid
13 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5662
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T I BDS 5662 A-2-RE3 JRSide A runout
T I BDS 5662 B-RE3-1 F/W NYCSide B runout
BDS 5662-ASide A label
BDS 5662-BSide B label
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5662
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
T1 BDS 5662 A-2-RE3 JRSide A
T1 BDS 5662 B-2-RE3-1 F/W NYCSide B
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5662
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BDS 5662A-A JRA side runout etched (variant 1)
BDS 5662B-A JRB side runout etched (variant 1)
BDS 5662A-1A JR S1A side runout etched (variant 2)
BDS 5662B-1A JR S1B side runout etched (variant 2)
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5662
- Format
- LP, Album · Goldisc Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BDS 5662A JR GOLA-side runout, etched
BDS 5662B JR GOLB-side runout, etched
BDS 5662A-side label
BDS 5662B-side label
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5662
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1 S BDS 5662 A -1A JR C5Runout side A
T1 BDS 5662 B-2-RE-3 JR 6 BRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Canada | Buddah Records BDS 5662First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Buddah Records 67.004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | Buddah Records YX-7149-DAFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5662First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5662First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5662First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5662First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5662First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5662First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5662First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5662First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5662First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5662First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Buddah Records BDS 5662LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Make Me Feel Better3:00
- A2Time3:11
- A3Let Love Enter2:54
- A4Treat Me Like A Man4:02
- A5Solid6:34
- B1Be My Girl5:07
- B2You Haven't Made It To The Top4:04
- B3Valentine Love3:57
- B4Stay With Me This Summer3:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Solid are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Solid are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Solid first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, Canada, Germany, Japan. One of them is Buddah Records BDS 5662.
How do I tell if my copy of Solid is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BDS 5662, 67.004, YX-7149-DA) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BDS 5662-A and BDS 5662-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Solid 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.
