US
November 1967- Label and catalog number
- Stax S 725
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Waddell
- Runout / matrix
W. ST-STX.671119 -A LW AT.Side A runout etched
W. ST-STX.671120-A AT. LWSide B runout etched
ST-STX-671119Side A label
ST-STX-671120Side B label
Vinyl pressings
Soul Men
by Sam & Dave · 1967
33 pressings13 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Soul Men was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Men
16 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 6 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
November 1967- Label and catalog number
- Stax S-725Stax S 725
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · MO - Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-STX-67119-A A MR AT LW △11151 WSide A
ST-STX-67120-A A MR AT LW △11151-X WSide B
ST-STX-67119-MOSide A Label
ST-STX-67120-MOSide B Label
US
November 1967- Label and catalog number
- Stax S 725Stax S725
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · CT - Terre Haute Press
- Runout / matrix
o ST STX671119-1B CT TA-Side runout, variant 1
o ST STX671120-1B CT T 0 B4B-Side runout, variant 1
ST S TX671119-1B \ CT o T B2A-Side runout, variant 2
o S T STX671120-1A \ CT T A8B-Side runout, variant 2
US
November 1967- Label and catalog number
- Stax 725
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
November 1967- Label and catalog number
- Stax 725
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · MO - Monarch Press
- Runout / matrix
STX-12655-MOA Label
STX-12656-MOB Label
US
November 1967- Label and catalog number
- Stax S 725Stax S725
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
I ST-STX-671119-2S. A1Side A runout
I A1 ST-STX-671120-2SSide B runout
ST-STX-671119Side A label
ST-STX-671120Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 33 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Australia | Atlantic AL-32,742First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Australia | Atlantic SAL 932 742First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | Canada | Stax 725First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Germany | Stax STAX S 725 / Atlantic STAX 725First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | New Zealand | Atlantic AL-32,742First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | South Africa | Atlantic ALA 9081First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1967 | US | Atlantic 7 81718-1 / Atlantic 81718-1First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | Canada | Stax SD 725First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1967 | US | Stax S 725First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Stax 725 / Stax STAX 725First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1967 | US | Stax S-725 / Stax S 725First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Stax S 725 / Stax S725First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Stax 725First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Stax 725First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Stax S 725 / Stax S725First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Japan | Atlantic P-8621LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1986 | Canada | Atlantic 78 17181LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1986 | Europe | Atlantic 781 718-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1986 | US | Atlantic 7 81718-1 / Atlantic 81718-1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | Atlantic 7 81718-1 / Atlantic 81718-1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | US | Stax STAX 725LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2017 | UK, Europe & US | Stax 081227940577 / Stax 725LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Finland | Stax STLP-1003LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Atlantic ATL 50 864LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Stax 725LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Atlantic ATL 725 / Atlantic 725LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
| ? | US | Atlantic ATLANTIC 725LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Stax 725 / Atlantic 725LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Soul Man2:36
- A2May I Baby2:38
- A3Broke Down Piece Of Man2:46
- A4Let It Be Me2:45
- A5Hold It Baby2:35
- A6I'm With You2:50
- B1Don't Knock It2:28
- B2Just Keep Holding On2:52
- B3The Good Runs The Bad Way2:15
- B4Rich Kind Of Poverty2:13
- B5I've Seen What Loneliness Can Do2:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soul Men are there?
33 vinyl pressings of Soul Men are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1967 and 2017.
When was Soul Men first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, Canada, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is Stax S 725, released November 1967.
How do I tell if my copy of Soul Men is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S 725, S-725, 725, 7 81718-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, W. ST-STX.671119 -A LW AT. and W. ST-STX.671120-A AT. LW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Soul Men 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.
