France
1968- Label and catalog number
- Philips 844.737 BY
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PH1 AA844737 1Y 380 844737 BY D1Runout, side A, all stamped
PH1 AA844737 2Y 380 844737 BY 3VRunout, side B, all stamped
Paul MauriatRhythm & Blues
Vinyl pressings
Rhythm & Blues
by Paul Mauriat · 1968
12 pressings11 countriesSoul-JazzBig BandSoulEasy Listening
Rhythm & Blues 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 Rhythm & Blues
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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | France | Philips 844.737 BYFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Canada | Philips 844737LP | LP |
| 1969 | Chile | Philips 844.737LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Iran | Imperial S-50810", 33 ⅓ RPM | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1969 | Mozambique | Philips 844950 BYLP | LP |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Philips 844 950 BYLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | South Africa | Philips PST 5104LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Spain | Philips 844 737 BYLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Philips SBL 7894LP | LP |
| 1969 | Venezuela | Philips 11085LP | LP |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Philips 844.737 BYLP | LP |
| ? | Italy | Philips 844.737 BYLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Respect2:32
- A2Unchain My Heart2:50
- A3I've Been Loving You Too Long (To Stop Now)3:32
- A4A Natural Woman3:32
- A5Last Night2:53
- A6You Keep Me Hangin' On3:03
- B1I Say A Little Prayer2:38
- B2When A Man Loves A Woman3:10
- B3Wonderful World3:12
- B4In The Midnight Hour2:23
- B5I Never Loved A Man2:54
- B6It's A Man's Man's Man's World3:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rhythm & Blues are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Rhythm & Blues are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1968 and 1969.
When was Rhythm & Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in France. One of them is Philips 844.737 BY.
How do I tell if my copy of Rhythm & Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 844.737 BY) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PH1 AA844737 1Y 380 844737 BY D1 and PH1 AA844737 2Y 380 844737 BY 3V. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rhythm & Blues 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.
