US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Sonodor ST-SON 100Sonodor ST-SON-100
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-SON-100 A-2 Bell Sound LWSide A
ST-SON-100 B-2 Bell Sound LWSide B
Orchestra Del OroSoul Of Harlem
Vinyl pressings
Soul Of Harlem
by Orchestra Del Oro · 1961
15 pressings6 countriesSoul-JazzLatin JazzJazzFunk / Soul
Soul Of Harlem was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Of Harlem
6 pressings came out in 1961, 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.
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Sonodor MO-SON 100Sonodor MO-SON-100
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Pye Golden Guinea Records GSGL 10138Pye Golden Guinea Records GSGL1 0138
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- Sonodor ST-SON 100
- Format
- LP, Stereo
France
1961- Label and catalog number
- Mode Disques MD 9082
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Venezuela
1961- Label and catalog number
- Daro Internacional D.I. 100Daro Internacional SON-100
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MO-SON-100-A2 Bell SoundA runout etched, Bell Sound stamped
MO-SON-100-B2 Bell SoundB runout etched, Bell Sound stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | Sonodor ST-SON 100First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1961 | France | Mode Disques MD 9082First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | UK | Pye Golden Guinea Records GSGL 10138 / Pye Golden Guinea Records GSGL1 0138First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Sonodor ST-SON 100 / Sonodor ST-SON-100First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Sonodor MO-SON 100 / Sonodor MO-SON-100First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Venezuela | Daro Internacional D.I. 100 / Daro Internacional SON-100First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Canada | Alshire SF 8002LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Canada | Alshire SF8002 / Alshire SF-8002LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Alshire S-5055LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Alshire S-5055 / Alshire ST-5055LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Alshire S-5055 / Alshire ST-5055LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Alshire SF8002 / Alshire SF-8002LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Somerset DL-550LP | LP |
| ? | Germany | Somerset ST-DL-550LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Pye Golden Guinea Records GGL 0138LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Headin' Home
- A2Harlem Nocturne
- A3Durango
- A4Night Train
- A5Dansero
- A6Yes. Oh Yes
- B1Mood Indigo
- B2Spanish Harlem
- B3That Old Black Magic
- B4Misirlou
- B5El Bronx
- B6Street Scene
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soul Of Harlem are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Soul Of Harlem are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1961 and 1967.
When was Soul Of Harlem first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Sonodor ST-SON 100.
How do I tell if my copy of Soul Of Harlem is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST-SON 100, MO-SON 100, GSGL 10138, MD 9082) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-SON-100 A-2 Bell Sound LW and ST-SON-100 B-2 Bell Sound LW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Soul Of Harlem 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.