France
1968- Label and catalog number
- Stax 69007 - 69008 P
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
H CED 69007 A MP
H CED 69007 B MP
H CED 69008 A MP
H CED 69008 B MP
Vinyl pressings
The Otis Redding Story
by Otis Redding · 1968
16 pressings3 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
The Otis Redding Story 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 The Otis Redding Story
1 pressing came out in 1968, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | France | Stax 69007 - 69008 PFirst yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | France | ATCO 3028 - 3029LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | France | ATCO 3028 - 3029LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | France | ATCO Records 60 013(1-2)LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1971 | France | ATCO Records 60 013(1-2)LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | France | ATCO Records 60 013(1-2)LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | France | ATCO Records 60 013(1-2)LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | France | ATCO Records 60 013 (1-2)LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1979 | France | ATCO Records 60 013(1-2)LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1979 | France | ATCO Records 60 013 (1-2)LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | ATCO Records ATC 60 013LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | ATCO Records 503 028 / 503 029LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | ATCO Records ATC 60 013 (1-2)LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | ATCO Records 60 013 (1-2) / ATCO Records 60 013LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | ATCO Records ATC 60 013LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Germany | ATCO Records ATCO 60 013 (1-2) / ATCO Records ATC 60013LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1I've Been Loving You Too Long2:49
- A2These Arms Of Mine2:30
- A3Pain In My Heart2:22
- A4Respect2:06
- A5Mr. Pitiful2:26
- A6Rock Me Baby3:00
- B1Satisfaction2:43
- B2Security2:30
- B3Louie, Louie2:05
- B4My Girl2:52
- B5My Lover's Prayer3:00
- B6You're Still My Baby3:45
- C1Fa, Fa, Fa, Fa, Fa (Sad Song)2:37
- C2I'm Coming Home3:03
- C3I'm Sick Y'All2:52
- C4Ole Man Trouble2:36
- C5I Love You More Than Words Can Say2:50
- C6Glory Of Love2:38
- D1Day Tripper2:35
- D2Shake2:35
- D3I Can't Turn You Loose2:35
- D4Tramp3:00
- D5Hawg For You3:25
- D6Try A Little Tenderness3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Otis Redding Story are there?
16 vinyl pressings of The Otis Redding Story are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1968 and 1979.
When was The Otis Redding Story first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in France. One of them is Stax 69007 - 69008 P.
How do I tell if my copy of The Otis Redding Story is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 69007 - 69008 P) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, H CED 69007 A MP and H CED 69007 B MP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Otis Redding Story 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.
