US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Prestige PR 7798Prestige PRST 7798
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PRST 7798 A VAN GELDER LW Δ 3Side A
PRST 7798 B LW VAN GELDERSide B
Rusty BryantSoul Liberation
Vinyl pressings
Soul Liberation
by Rusty Bryant · 1970
10 pressings1 countrySoul-JazzJazz
Soul Liberation was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Liberation
3 pressings came out in 1970, 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Prestige PR 7798Prestige PRST 7798
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Prestige PRST 7798
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Prestige PR 7798 / Prestige PRST 7798First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Prestige PR 7798 / Prestige PRST 7798First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Prestige PRST 7798First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Prestige PR 10028 / Prestige PRST-10028LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1971 | US | Prestige PR 10028 / Prestige PRST-10028LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | US | Prestige GSL 186 / Prestige GSL 186LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Prestige PR 7798 / Prestige PR-7798LP, Album, Remastered, Reissue | LP, Album, Remastered, Reissue |
| ? | US | Prestige PR 7798 / Prestige PR-7798LP, Album, Remastered, Reissue | LP, Album, Remastered, Reissue |
| ? | US | Prestige PR 10028 / Prestige P-10028LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Prestige PR 10028 / Prestige P-10028LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Cold Duck Time6:14
- A2The Ballad Of Oren Bliss5:55
- A3Lou-Lou8:12
- B1Soul Liberation11:35
- B2Freeze-Dried Soul7:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soul Liberation are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Soul Liberation are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1970 and 1984.
When was Soul Liberation first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US. One of them is Prestige PR 7798.
How do I tell if my copy of Soul Liberation is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PR 7798, PRST 7798) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PRST 7798 A VAN GELDER LW Δ 3 and PRST 7798 B LW VAN GELDER. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Soul Liberation 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.