US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-678
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-678 A-CP 7 G.K.Side A
SRM-1-678 B-CP 8 G.K.Side B
Roy C. HammondSex And Soul
Vinyl pressings
Sex And Soul
by Roy C. Hammond · 1973
17 pressings10 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Sex And Soul 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 Sex And Soul
8 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 4 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.
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-678
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-678 A-CT11 1T MASTERDISK GKSide A
SRM-1-678 B-CT11 2TSide B
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-678
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · PRC Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-678A-PR6-I-I G.K. PR DRunout, side A
SRM-1-678B-PR6-II-I G.K. D PRRunout, side B
Barbados
1973- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-678
- Format
- LP, Album
Jamaica
1973- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-678
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
D.S.R. 5572-AS-SPIDERMANA-Side Runout Etching
D.S.R. 5572-BS-SPIDERMANB-Side Runout Etching
Jamaica
1973- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-678
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Barbados | Mercury SRM-1-678First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Jamaica | Mercury SRM-1-678First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Jamaica | Mercury SRM-1-678First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Jamaica | Mercury SRM-1-678First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Mercury 6338 253First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Mercury SRM-1-678First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Mercury SRM-1-678First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Mercury SRM-1-678First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | Mercury RJ-7008LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | Mercury RJ-7008LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | UK | Mercury 9100 017LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | UK | Mercury 9100 017LP, White Label | LP, White Label |
| 1976 | France | Mercury 9100.017LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | South Africa | Mercury STAR 704LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | South Africa | Mercury VRL 1016LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Nigeria | Mercury SRM-1-678LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Zimbabwe | Mercury STAR 251 / Trutone Music STAR 251LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Don't Blame The Man3:15
- A2Got To Get Enough (Of Your Sweet Love Stuff)2:46
- A3I'm Falling In Love Again4:09
- A4I Found A Man In My Bed2:38
- A5Those Days Are Gone3:03
- A6She Kept On Walkin'3:29
- B1I Wasn't There (But I Can Feel The Pain)3:29
- B2I'm Gonna Love Somebody Else's Woman (Somebody's Lovin' Mine)3:10
- B3I'll Never Leave You Lonely3:33
- B4Open Letter To The President3:09
- B5I'm Bustin' My Rocks (Working On The Chain Gang)2:32
- B6Back Into My Arms3:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sex And Soul are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Sex And Soul are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1973 and 1986.
When was Sex And Soul first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, Barbados, Jamaica, Netherlands. One of them is Mercury SRM-1-678.
How do I tell if my copy of Sex And Soul is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SRM-1-678, 6338 253) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SRM-1-678 A-CP 7 G.K. and SRM-1-678 B-CP 8 G.K.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sex And 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.