Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Midi MID 20 085
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
WEA 20085-B̶ A PFRunout side A
WEA 20085-A̶ B PFRunout side B
Percy SledgeThe Golden Voice Of Soul
Vinyl pressings
The Golden Voice Of Soul
by Percy Sledge · 1974
12 pressings7 countriesRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul
The Golden Voice Of Soul was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Golden Voice Of Soul
6 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Midi MID 20 085
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Midi MID 20 085
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo
- Runout / matrix
WEA 20085-B̶ A Manufactured in GermanyRunout Side A
WEA 20085-A̶ B Manufactured in GermanyRunout Side B
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Midi MID 20 085Midi 20 085
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Netherlands
1974- Label and catalog number
- Midi MID 20 085
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
WEA 20085-B̶ A PFRunout side A
WEA 20085-A̶ B PFRunout side B
20 085-ALabel side A
20 085-BLabel side B
Netherlands
1974- Label and catalog number
- Midi MID 20 085
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
WEA 20085-B̶ A PF 9 C1Runout side A
WEA 20085-A̶ B PF 9 D1Runout side B
20 085-ALabel side A
20 085-BLabel side B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | France | Midi MID 20 085 / Midi 20 085First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Germany | Midi MID 20 085First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Germany | Midi MID 20 085First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Germany | Midi MID 20 085First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Midi MID 20 085First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Midi MID 20 085First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Japan | Atlantic P-6152ALP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Mozambique | Atlantic ATC 9571LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | South Africa | Atlantic ATC 9571LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | UK | Atlantic K 50169LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | UK | Atlantic K 20085LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Midi MID 20 085LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Life's Little Ups & Downs3:25
- A2With Every Beat Of My Heart2:56
- A3Here I Am3:19
- A4Baby Help Me2:29
- A5Let It Be Me3:12
- B1I Found A Love3:15
- B2Out Of Left Field3:28
- B3Little Girl2:53
- B4Set Me Free2:43
- B5I've Gotta Get A Message To You3:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Golden Voice Of Soul are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Golden Voice Of Soul are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1974 and 1981.
When was The Golden Voice Of Soul first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Germany, France, Netherlands. One of them is Midi MID 20 085.
How do I tell if my copy of The Golden Voice Of Soul is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MID 20 085) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WEA 20085-B̶ A PF and WEA 20085-A̶ B PF. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Golden Voice Of Soul 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.
