UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Champion CHAMP 12-11Champion CHAMP 12 11
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Oliver CheathamS.O.S.
Vinyl pressings
S.O.S.
by Oliver Cheatham · 1986
13 pressings6 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
S.O.S. was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 S.O.S.
12 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 5 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Champion CHAMP 11
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CHAMP 11 A*Label side A
CHAMP 11 B*Label side B
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Champion CHAMP 12-11
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Critique CR 8523
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Critique CR 726
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- Rush Records 608 268-213Rush Records 608 268
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DM 608288 A-1/5-86Runout side A, variant 1
DM 608288 B-1/5-86Runout side B, variant 1
DM 608288 A 2/6-86Runout side A, variant 2
DM 608288 B 2/6-86Runout side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | France | MCA Records 00000112", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1986 | Germany | Rush Records 608 268-213 / Rush Records 608 268First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Germany | Rush Records 108 268 / Rush Records 108 268-100First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Germany | Rush Records 608 268-213 / Rush Records 608 268First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Injection Disco Dance Label 234.747First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Injection Disco Dance Label 134.747First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Spain | Don Disco DDP 005 MXFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Spain | Don Disco DDP 005 SGFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Champion CHAMP 12-11 / Champion CHAMP 12 11First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Champion CHAMP 11First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Champion CHAMP 12-11First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1986 | US | Critique CR 8523First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | US | Critique CR 726First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AS.O.S.
- BS.O.S. (Dub Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of S.O.S. are there?
13 vinyl pressings of S.O.S. are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was S.O.S. first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US, Germany, Netherlands and more. One of them is Champion CHAMP 12-11.
How do I tell if my copy of S.O.S. is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHAMP 12-11, CHAMP 11, CR 8523, CR 726) 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 S.O.S. 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.
