US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Bang Records B-576
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45-10191 SP
Paul DavisA Little Bit Of Soap
Vinyl pressings
A Little Bit Of Soap
by Paul Davis · 1970
12 pressings6 countriesPop RockRockPopFolk
A Little Bit Of Soap was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 A Little Bit Of Soap
6 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 2 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Bang Records B-576
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
10191-RE MR [in circle] △79674Etched Side A, except MR stamped
10192 MR [in circle] 1-28-70 △79674-XEtched Side B, except MR stamped
10191Label Side A
10192Label Side B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Bang Records B-576
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
A 10191 2 - 2 70 SONIC S - 207
B 10192 - 1- 28.70 SONIC S - 208
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Bang Records 576
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
10191- 2-12-70
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Bang Records B-576
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45-10191 SP
Brazil
1970- Label and catalog number
- Bang Records CS - 136
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Brazil | Bang Records CS - 136First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Bang Records B-576First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Bang Records B-576First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Bang Records B-576First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Bang Records B-576First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Bang Records 576First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Australia | Stateside OSS-91607", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Australia | Stateside OSS-91607", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Italy | Ricordi International SIR.BA 20.1327", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Pink Elephant PE 22.548-H7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Bang Records B 5767", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Canada | Bang Records B 5767", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AA Little Bit Of Soap2:30
- BThree Little Words2:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Little Bit Of Soap are there?
12 vinyl pressings of A Little Bit Of Soap are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was A Little Bit Of Soap first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Brazil. One of them is Bang Records B-576.
How do I tell if my copy of A Little Bit Of Soap is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use B-576, 576, CS - 136) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-10191 SP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Little Bit Of Soap 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.
