UK
November 16, 1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 2151RCA Victor PM 3599
- Format
- 7", Single, Stereo · Solid Center
- Runout / matrix
AKAS 7940 3E 30 ΛSide A runout
ZKAS 7024 3E 5 BSide B runout
AKAS 7940Side A label
ZKAS 7024Side B label
Vinyl pressings
Soley Soley
by Middle Of The Road · 1971
44 pressings24 countriesVocalPop
Soley Soley was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Soley Soley
33 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 20 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.
UK
November 16, 1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 2151RCA Victor PM 3599
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Knock-Out Centre
- Runout / matrix
AKAS 7940 3E ΛA side runout, stamped (variant 1)
ZKAS 7024 3C ΛB side runout, stamped (variant 1)
AKAS 7940 3E <A side runout, stamped (variant 2)
ZKAS 7024 3E <B side runout, stamped (variant 2)
UK
November 16, 1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 2151
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4-Prong Knockout Centre
- Runout / matrix
AKAS 7940 1EA Side Matrix
ZKAS 7024 1EB Side Matrix
AKAS 7940A Side Label
ZKAS 7024B Side Label
UK
November 16, 1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 2151
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 2151
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4-Prong Knockout Centre
- Runout / matrix
AKAS 7940 1EA Side Matrix
ZKAS 7024 1EB Side Matrix
AKAS 7940A Side Label
ZKAS 7024B Side Label
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 2151
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 44 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s36 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | RCA Victor 102012First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1971 | Brazil | RCA Victor LC-16272First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Chile | RCA Victor PM 3599First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | France | RCA Victor 49 828 / RCA Victor 49.828First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | RCA Victor 74-16 108 / RCA 74-16 108First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | RCA Victor 74-16 108First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Germany | RCA Victor 74-16 108 / RCA 74-16 108First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Greece | RCA Victor 46g 102First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Israel | RCA Victor PM 3588First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Japan | RCA SS-2139First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Madagascar | RCA Victor 42 283 / RCA Victor 42.283First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Netherlands | RCA Victor 74-16 108 / RCA Victor 74-16108First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Netherlands | RCA Victor 74-16108 / RCA Victor 74-16108First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | New Zealand | RCA Victor 74-0612First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Peru | RCA 85-1353First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Spain | RCA Victor 3-106717", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | RCA Victor 31A-19827", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| ? | Australia | RCA Victor 1020127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | El Salvador | RCA Victor PM-33997", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | France | RCA Victor 49 828 / RCA Victor 49.8287", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Hungary | Pepita SP 700347", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | US | RCA 74-06127", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Venezuela | RCA Victor 3487", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASoley Soley
- BTo Remind Me (Concerto Per Voce, Piano E Sogni)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soley Soley are there?
44 vinyl pressings of Soley Soley are listed here, from 24 countries, released between 1971 and 1984.
When was Soley Soley first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, US, Italy, Canada and more. One of them is RCA Victor RCA 2151, released November 16, 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of Soley Soley is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RCA 2151, 74-0612, PM 3599, 102012) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AKAS 7940 3E 30 Λ and ZKAS 7024 3E 5 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Soley Soley 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.
