US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Philips PHM 200-055
- Format
- LP, Album
Ruth BrownGospel Time
Vinyl pressings
Gospel Time
by Ruth Brown · 1962
11 pressings4 countriesGospelBluesFunk / Soul
Gospel Time was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Gospel Time
6 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 2 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- Philips PHS 600 055
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Philips PHM 200-055
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Philips PHM 200-055
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PHM200055A M1A-Side
PHM200055B M1B-Side
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Philips PHS 600 055
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
UK
1962- Label and catalog number
- Philips 652 020 BL
- 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | UK | Philips 652 020 BLFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1962 | US | Philips PHM 200-055First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1962 | US | Philips PHS 600 055First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Philips PHM 200-055First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1962 | US | Philips PHS 600 055First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1962 | US | Philips PHM 200-055First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | US | Lection Records 839 315-1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1989 | US | Lection Records 839 315-1LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Remastered · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Remastered · Promo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Philips 652 020 BLLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 652 020 BLLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 852 020 BYLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Morning Train
- A2Will The Circle Be Unbroken
- A3Deep River
- A4He's Got The Whole World In His Hands
- A5Milky White Way
- A6Satisfied
- B1I've Got Shoes
- B2Just A Closer Walk With Thee
- B3There'll Be Peace In The Valley For Me
- B4Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
- B5Walk With Me Lord
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gospel Time are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Gospel Time are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1962 and 1989.
When was Gospel Time first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, UK. One of them is Philips PHM 200-055.
How do I tell if my copy of Gospel Time is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PHM 200-055, PHS 600 055, 652 020 BL) 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 Gospel Time 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.