US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9653
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Mongo SantamariaSoul Bag
Vinyl pressings
Soul Bag
by Mongo Santamaria · 1968
11 pressings6 countriesSoulFunkCha-ChaInstrumental
Soul Bag was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Bag
8 pressings came out in 1968, 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9653
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Press
- Runout / matrix
o XSM136232-1C I T A 1Side 1, stamped, 1 etched
o XSM136233-1C I T A 4Side 2, stamped, 4 etched
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9653
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
o XSM136232-1B 2Runout A, variant 1
XSM136233-1BRunout B, variant 1
o XSM136232-1B 2 S A3Runout A, variant 2
o 1 XSM136233-1B S A1Runout B, variant 2
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9653
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o XSM136232-1A I p Λ7Side A runout
o XSM136233-1E p Λ2SIde B runout
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9653
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono, Promo
- Runout / matrix
o XLP136230-1A I T A2Runout Side 1
o XLP136231-1A I T A2Runout Side 2
XLP 136230Label Side 1
XLP 136231Label Side 2
Canada
1968- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9653
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Canada | Columbia CS 9653First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1968 | Japan | CBS/Sony SONP 50015First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Singapore & Malaysia | Columbia CS 9653First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Columbia CS 9653First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Columbia CS 9653First yearLP, Album, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono |
| 1968 | US | Columbia CS 9653First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Columbia CS 9653First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Columbia CS 9653First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Netherlands | CBS S 63814 / CBS CS 9653LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Korea | Taedo EU 160 / Taedo TCS 160LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Columbia CS 9653LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1In The Midnight Hour2:55
- A2Baby What You Want Me To Do2:39
- A3Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay3:16
- A4Hot Dog3:49
- A5Cold Sweat7:53
- B1My Girl3:24
- B2Respect2:38
- B3Up, Up And Away3:56
- B4Green Onions4:55
- B5Groovin'3:02
- B6Chili Beans5:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soul Bag are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Soul Bag are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1968 and 1969.
When was Soul Bag first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, Canada, Japan, Singapore & Malaysia. One of them is Columbia CS 9653.
How do I tell if my copy of Soul Bag is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CS 9653, SONP 50015) 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 Soul Bag 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.
