US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Records 2310 804
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Alshire Pressing
- Runout / matrix
2310 804 PP2081 ALSHIRESide A runout
2310 804 PP2082 ALSHIRESide B runout
PP-2081Side A label
PP-2082Side B label
Milt JacksonSoul Fusion
Vinyl pressings
Soul Fusion
by Milt Jackson · 1978
12 pressings9 countriesSoul-JazzJazz
Soul Fusion was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Soul Fusion
7 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 7 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Records 2310 804
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
JACKO (scratched) 1 1111 2310804 A//1420 04 (stamped)Side A
JACKO (scratched) 1 1 1 2310804 B//1420 04 (stamped)Side B
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Records 2310 804
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2310-804-A D-TO.B.G.Side A [etched]
2310-804-B D-T.O. B.G.Side B [etched]
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Records 2310 804
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
2310·804A JS1Runout, side A
2310·804B JS1Runout, side B
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Records 2310 804
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
2310 804 S1 320 1A CRunout A stamped
2310 804 S2 320 1 ARunout B stamped
Japan
1978- Label and catalog number
- Pablo Records MTF 1090
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MTF-1090ASide A runout, variant 1
MTF-1090BSide B runout, variant 1
〄MTF-1090A A-1-1 CB8 KSide A runout, variant 2
MTF-1090B A-1-5Side B runout, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Canada | Pablo Records 2310 804First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | France | Pablo Records 2310 804First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Pablo Records 2310 804First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Pablo Records MTF 1090First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Philippines | Pablo Records 2310 804First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | UK | Pablo Records 2310 804First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Pablo Records 2310 804First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Scandinavia | Pablo Records 2310 804LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Spain | Pablo Records PN 4022LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Pablo Records 2310 804LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Pablo Records 2310 804LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Pablo Records 2310 804 / Pablo Records 2310-804LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Parking Lot Blues5:24
- A23,000 Miles Ago7:54
- A3Isn't She Lovely4:57
- A4Soul Fusion5:30
- B1Compassion4:10
- B2Once I Loved7:23
- B3Yano4:40
- B4Bossa Nova Do Marilla7:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soul Fusion are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Soul Fusion are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1978 and 1982.
When was Soul Fusion first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Pablo Records 2310 804.
How do I tell if my copy of Soul Fusion is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2310 804, MTF 1090) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2310 804 PP2081 ALSHIRE and 2310 804 PP2082 ALSHIRE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Soul Fusion 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.
