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The World Of Ray Charles Vol. 2

by Ray Charles · 1975

14 pressings11 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulVocalJazz

The World Of Ray Charles Vol. 2 was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 World Of Ray Charles Vol. 2

8 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 7 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.

Canada

1975
Label and catalog number
London Records SPA-165Crossover Records SPA-165
Format
LP, Compilation
Runout / matrix

ACRZ 3604-1Y 1A P. CSide A runouts

ACRZ 3605-1Y 1A P. CSide B runouts

ACRZ 3604Side A label

ACRZ 3605Side B label

Full details of this pressing

UK

1975
Label and catalog number
London Records SPA U 422Crossover Records SPA U 422
Format
LP, Compilation
Runout / matrix

ACRZ-3604-IWSide 1

ACRZ-3605-IWSide 2

Full details of this pressing

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.

1970s11 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1975AustraliaDecca SPA U 422 / Drum DRUM 8149First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1975CanadaLondon Records SPA 165 / Crossover Records SPA 165LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
1975CanadaLondon Records SPA-165 / Crossover Records SPA-165First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1975FranceLondon Crossover 210.065 / Disques London 210.065 BFirst yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1975ItalyLondon Records SPAUI 422 / Crossover Records SPAUI 422First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1975New ZealandLondon Records SPA 422First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1975UKLondon Records SPA U 422 / Crossover Records SPA U 422First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1975UKLondon Records SPA U 422 / Crossover Records SPA U 422First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1975UruguayLondon Records 72-422First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1976GermanyLondon Records 6.22310LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1977South AfricaCrossover Records SPL 3230LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
Year unknown3 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?BelgiumLondon Records 113.002 / Crossover Records 113.002LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
?FranceDecca 200.207 / Crossover Records 200.207LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
?VenezuelaLondon Records LPS-88.454LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue

Tracklist

  1. A1What'd I Say4:27
  2. A2Teardrops From My Eyes3:24
  3. A3Sweet Georgia Brown2:27
  4. A4Stella By Starlight3:45
  5. A5Unchain My Heart2:49
  6. B1Your Cheatin' Heart3:31
  7. B2Hide Nor Hair3:08
  8. B3Them That Got2:47
  9. B4Willow Weep For Me4:27
  10. B5Take These Chains From My Heart2:53

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of The World Of Ray Charles Vol. 2 are there?

14 vinyl pressings of The World Of Ray Charles Vol. 2 are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1975 and 1977.

When was The World Of Ray Charles Vol. 2 first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Canada, UK, Australia, France and more. One of them is London Records SPA-165.

How do I tell if my copy of The World Of Ray Charles Vol. 2 is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SPA-165, SPA U 422, 210.065, SPAUI 422) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ACRZ 3604-1Y 1A P. C and ACRZ 3605-1Y 1A P. C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is The World Of Ray Charles Vol. 2 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.

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