UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Chess CRS 8064
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Ramsey LewisSoul Man / Struttin' Lightly
Vinyl pressings
Soul Man / Struttin' Lightly
by Ramsey Lewis · 1967
14 pressings9 countriesSoul-JazzJazz
Soul Man / Struttin' Lightly was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Soul Man / Struttin' Lightly
5 pressings came out in 1967, 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.
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Chess CRS 8064
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Solid Centre
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- Chess CRS 8064
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
Germany
1967- Label and catalog number
- Chess DV 14705
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Netherlands
1967- Label and catalog number
- Chess International AR 25.692
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Germany | Chess DV 14705First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Netherlands | Chess International AR 25.692First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1967 | UK | Chess CRS 8064First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | UK | Chess CRS 8064First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1967 | UK | Chess CRS 8064First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Australia | Chess CH-0787", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Canada | Cadet C-55837", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | France | Chess 169 5067", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1968 | South Africa | Chess SCS 4027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | US | Cadet 55837", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | US | Cadet 55837", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | US | Cadet 55837", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | US | Cadet 55837", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Globe JET-18097", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ASoul Man2:50
- BStuttin' Lightly3:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soul Man / Struttin' Lightly are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Soul Man / Struttin' Lightly are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1967 and 1968.
When was Soul Man / Struttin' Lightly first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in UK, Germany, Netherlands. One of them is Chess CRS 8064.
How do I tell if my copy of Soul Man / Struttin' Lightly is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CRS 8064, DV 14705, AR 25.692) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Soul Man / Struttin' Lightly 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.
