US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 8132
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A-12451- AA MR AT LW △9728 WRunout, side A
A-12452- AA MR AT LW △9728-X WRunout, side B
12451Label, side A
12452Label, side B
Vinyl pressings
Warm & Tender Soul
by Percy Sledge · 1966
38 pressings8 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Warm & Tender Soul was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Warm & Tender Soul
14 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 4 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 8132
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-66919Label, side A
ST-A-66920Label, side B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 8132
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-66919-CC-RE LW AT (MR) △9735 WSide A Runout Etched
ST-A-66920-AA (MR) △9735-X LW AT WSide B Runout Etched
ST-A-66919Side A Label
ST-A-66920Side B Label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 8132
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-66919-CC-RE LW AT (MR) △9735 WRunout, side A, etched, exc. (MR) stamped
ST-A-66920-AA (MR) △9735-X LW AT WRunout, side B, etched, exc. (MR) stamped
ST-A-66919Label, side A
ST-A-66920Label, side B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 8132Atlantic AT 8132
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A 12451 1S IRunout, side A
A 12452 1S IRunout, side B
A-12451Label, side A
A-12452Label, side B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 8132
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Presswell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A-12451-A AT LW WSide A runout
A-12452-A AT LW WSide B runout
12451A-side label
12452B-side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 38 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Atlantic AT 8132 (C)First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Atlantic SD 8132 (D)First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Italy | Atlantic ATL-LP 08003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | Italy | Atlantic SD 8132First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | Atlantic 587048First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Atlantic 588048First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | Atlantic 587048First yearLP, Album, Misprint, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Misprint, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic 8132First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic 8132First yearLP, Album, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic SD 8132LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic SD 8132First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic SD 8132First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic 8132LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic SD 8132LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Atlantic SD 8132First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Germany | Atlantic 40 221 / Atlantic SD 8132LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 40 221 / Atlantic 40 221LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | Japan | Atlantic P-6167ALP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | US | Atlantic SD 8132LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Atlantic SD 8132LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Jamaica | Atlantic SD 8132LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Japan | Atlantic P-6167ALP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | South Africa | Atlantic ATL 1050LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 8132LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 8132LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 8132LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 8132LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1It Tears Me Up2:46
- A2I'm Hanging Up My Heart For You2:35
- A3You've Really Got A Hold On Me2:50
- A4That's How Strong My Love Is2:00
- A5A Sweet Woman Like You2:30
- A6Love Me Tender3:00
- B1Warm And Tender Love3:17
- B2Try A Little Tenderness2:42
- B3So Much Love2:55
- B4I Stand Accused3:20
- B5Heart Of A Child2:45
- B6Oh How Happy2:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Warm & Tender Soul are there?
38 vinyl pressings of Warm & Tender Soul are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1966 and 2010.
When was Warm & Tender Soul first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Canada, Italy. One of them is Atlantic 8132.
How do I tell if my copy of Warm & Tender Soul is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8132, SD 8132, 587048, 588048) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A-12451- AA MR AT LW △9728 W and A-12452- AA MR AT LW △9728-X W. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Warm & Tender 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.
