US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 5048Polydor PD-5048
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PD 5048 -1(A) S36932 RE1 IBW DC 3972Run-out A-side [etched]
PD 5048 -1(B) S 36933 RE1 DCB4S 3972Run-out B-side [etched]
239 1077Label both sides
Vinyl pressings
Coffy (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
by Roy Ayers · 1973
16 pressings5 countriesSoundtrackScoreJazz-FunkJazz
Coffy was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Coffy
6 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year. 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 5048Polydor PD-5048
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
4T PD 5048 A-1A STERLINGRun-out A-side [etched]
4T PD 5048 B-1A STERLINGRun-out B-side [etched]
239 1077Label both sides
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 5048Polydor 2391 007
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · All Disc Press
- Runout / matrix
66 PD 5048 A -1A STERLINGRun-out A-side
PD 5048 B -1A STERLINGRun-out B-side
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 5048
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Monarch
- Runout / matrix
PD 5048 A-1C ʌ △18001 (1)Side A etched in runout
PD 5048 B-1C ʌ △18001-X (1)Side B etched in runout
MR (In a circle) STERLINGBoth sides, stamped in runout
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 5048Polydor PD-5048
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PD 5048 A - 1A [STERLING]A
PD 5048 B - 1A [STERLING]B
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 5048Polydor PD-5048
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Monarch pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD 5048 A - 1C [MR] 7 △18001 (1) STERLINGSide 1
PD 5048 B - 1C [MR] 7 △18001-X (1) STERLINGSide 2
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.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | Polydor PD 5048 / Polydor PD-5048First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Polydor PD 5048 / Polydor PD-5048First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Polydor PD 5048 / Polydor PD-5048First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Polydor PD 5048 / Polydor 2391 007First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Polydor PD 5048First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Polydor PD 5048 / Polydor PD-5048First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
1990s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Japan | Polydor LEX 9372LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1998 | Germany | PolydorLP, Album, Promo, White Label, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, White Label, Stereo · Promo |
| 1998 | Switzerland | Not On LabelLP, Promo, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Promo | LP, Promo, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Promo |
| 1998 | US | Polydor PD 5048 / Polydor 239 1077LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Europe | Polydor PD 5048LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2015 | US | Polydor B0022862-01 / UMe B0022862-01LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Europe | Polydor 620945 / Elemental Music 620945LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2026 | Europe | Elemental Music 700244 / Polydor 700244LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Polydor PD 5048LP, Reissue, Album | LP, Reissue, Album |
| ? | US | Polydor PD 5048 / Polydor 239 1077LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Coffy Is The Color2:58
- A2Pricilla's Theme3:53
- A3King George2:55
- A4Aragon2:52
- A5Coffy Sauna2:13
- A6King's Last Ride1:05
- A7Coffy Baby2:23
- B1Brawling Broads2:40
- B2Escape2:14
- B3Shining Symbol3:49
- B4Exotic Dance3:14
- B5Making Love2:45
- B6Vittroni's Theme - King Is Dead1:58
- B7End Of Sugarman1:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Coffy are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Coffy are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1973 and 2026.
When was Coffy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US. One of them is Polydor PD 5048.
How do I tell if my copy of Coffy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PD 5048) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PD 5048 -1(A) S36932 RE1 IBW DC 3972 and PD 5048 -1(B) S 36933 RE1 DCB4S 3972. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Coffy 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.
