US
March 1977- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-3701
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-3701 A-8 CS STERLINGSide 1
SRM-1-3701 B-9 CS STERLINGSide 2
Vinyl pressings
Angel
by Ohio Players · 1977
21 pressings12 countriesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
Angel was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Angel
18 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 10 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
March 1977- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-3701
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
TI SRM-1-3701 A-3 CT STERLINGRunout Side A, variant 1
TI SRM-1-3701 B-12 CT STERLINGRunout Side B, variant 1
T1 SRM-1-3701 A-3 CT STERLING F1Runout Side A, variant 2
T1 SRM-1-3701 B-10 CT STERLING A11Runout Side B, variant 2
US
March 1977- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-3701
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-3701 A-9 CS STERLINGRunout side A, variant 1
SRM-1-3701 B-8 CS STERLINGRunout side B, variant 1
SRM-1-3701 A-7 SM STERLINGRunout side A, variant 2
SRM-1-3701 B-7 CS STERLINGRunout side B, variant 2
US
March 1977- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-3701
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold, Pitman
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-3701 A CP-5 STERLINGA side, variant 1
SRM-1-3701 B CP-5 STERLINGB side, variant 1
SRM-1-3701 A-4 CP STERLINGA side, variant 2
SRM-1-3701 B-4 CP STERLINGB side, variant 2
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-3701
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-3701 A-1 CT STERLINGA-side runout
SRM-1-3701 B-10 CT STERLINGB-side runout
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-3701
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold, PXT
- Runout / matrix
PXT SRM-1-3701 A-6 CP STERLINGRunout side A, etched/stamped
PXT SRM-1-3701 B-6 CP STERLINGRunout side B, etched/stamped
SRM-1-3701-ALabel side A
SRM-1-3701-BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | Mercury SRM-1-3701First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | Mercury 9100 037First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Greece | Mercury 6338 787First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Greece | Mercury 6338 787First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Italy | Mercury 6338 787 AFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Mercury RJ-7230First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Mercury 6338 787First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Mercury 6338 787First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Mercury 6338 787First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Mercury 6338 787First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Spain | Mercury 63 38 787First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Mercury 9100 037First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Mercury SRM-1-3701First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Mercury SRM-1-3701First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Mercury SRM-1-3701LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Europe | Culture Factory 782 506 / Culture Factory 042284834940LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Angel7:28
- A2Merry Go Round4:15
- A3Glad To Know You're Mine4:06
- A4Don't Fight My Love4:13
- B1Body Vibes7:10
- B2Can You Still Love Me4:50
- B3O-H-I-O3:07
- B4Faith5:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Angel are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Angel are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1977 and 2016.
When was Angel first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Mercury SRM-1-3701, released March 1977.
How do I tell if my copy of Angel is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SRM-1-3701, 9100 037, 6338 787, 6338 787 A) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SRM-1-3701 A-8 CS STERLING and SRM-1-3701 B-9 CS STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Angel 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.
