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Woman Of Soul

by Rhead Brothers · 1977

11 pressings9 countriesSoft RockRock

Woman Of Soul was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Woman Of Soul

11 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 9 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

1977
Label and catalog number
EMI EMI 2674
Format
7", Single, 45 RPM
Runout / matrix

EMI 2674 A-1 V 1Runout side A stamped

EMI 2674 B-1 R 1Runout side B stamped

EMI 2674ALabel side A

EMI 2674BLabel side B

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US

1977
Label and catalog number
EMI 4486
Format
7", 45 RPM, Single
Runout / matrix

S-X49800AA-side label

S-X49801B-side label

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US

1977
Label and catalog number
EMI P-4486
Format
7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
Runout / matrix

PRO-8704Mono Label

SX49800AStereo Label

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Canada

1977
Label and catalog number
EMI 4486
Format
7", 45 RPM, Single
Runout / matrix

S45-X4-9800A G4Side A, etched runout

S45-X4-9801 G4Side B, etched runout

MASTERED BY CAPITOLStamped in wax, both sides

(X49800A*)Side A, label

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Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 11 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1970s11 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1977CanadaEMI 4486First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1977GermanyEMI 1C 006-06 502First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1977ItalyEMI 3 C 006-06497 / EMI 3C 006 - 06497First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo7", 45 RPM, Stereo
1977NetherlandsEMI 5C 006-06 502First year7", Single, 45 RPM7", Single, 45 RPM
1977New ZealandEMI EMI 2674First year7", Single, 45 RPM7", Single, 45 RPM
1977SpainEMI 10C 006-06497First year7", Single, 45 RPM7", Single, 45 RPM
1977UKEMI EMI 2674First year7", Single, 45 RPM7", Single, 45 RPM
1977UKEMI EMI 2674First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo
1977USEMI P-4486First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono
1977USEMI 4486First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1977AustraliaEMI EMI 2674First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo

Tracklist

  1. AWoman Of Soul
  2. BDon't Hold Back

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Woman Of Soul are there?

11 vinyl pressings of Woman Of Soul are listed here, from 9 countries.

When was Woman Of Soul first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, US, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is EMI EMI 2674.

How do I tell if my copy of Woman Of Soul is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EMI 2674, 4486, P-4486, 1C 006-06 502) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EMI 2674 A-1 V 1 and EMI 2674 B-1 R 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Woman 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.

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