Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Lollipop Records 6004 512
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Ronnie JonesSoul Sister
Vinyl pressings
Soul Sister
by Ronnie Jones · 1976
16 pressings8 countriesFunkFunk / Soul
Soul Sister was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Sister
9 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 5 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Lollipop Records 6004 512
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
10 AA6004512 1W 320 1 FRunout side A, stamped
10 AA6004512 2W 320 1 DRunout side B, stamped
AA 6004 512 1. WLabel side A
AA 6004 512 2. WLabel side B
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- London Records L. 8
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
L-8A-1L 1ASide A run-out area stamped Variant 1
L-8B-1L 1ASide B run-out area stamped Variant 1
L-8A-1L 1A KSide A Variant 2
L-8B-1L 1A KSide B Variant 2
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6004.601
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
6004-601A-1S 1A VRunout Side A
6004-601B-1S 1A CRunout Side B
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6004.601
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6004-601A-1LRunout Side A
6004-601B-2LRunout Side B
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6004.601
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6004-601A-1SRunout Side A
6004-601B-2SRunout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Canada | London Records L. 8First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Canada | Philips 6004.601First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | Canada | Philips 6004.601First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Canada | Philips 6004.601First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Germany | Lollipop Records 6004 512First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Germany | Lollipop Records 6004 512First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Italy | Philips 6004 600First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Peru | Philips 6004609.3First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | South Africa | Philips TOS 1110First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Mercury 6198 1257", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Mercury 6198 1257", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Mercury 6198 1257", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Brazil | Lollipop Records CS-03107", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Germany | Lollipop Records 6.12262 AC / Lollipop Records 6.12 2627", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | Hot Classics HCL 220112", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Lollipop Records 1032427", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ASoul Sister3:48
- BPut Your Head On My Shoulder3:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soul Sister are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Soul Sister are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1976 and 1987.
When was Soul Sister first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Germany, Canada, Italy, Peru and more. One of them is Lollipop Records 6004 512.
How do I tell if my copy of Soul Sister is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6004 512, L. 8, 6004.601, 6004 600) 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 Sister 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.
