US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Specialty SPS 2119
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
SPS-2119-1 14411Side A
SPS-2119-2 14411-XSide B
Sam CookeThe Two Sides Of Sam Cooke
Vinyl pressings
The Two Sides Of Sam Cooke
by Sam Cooke · 1970
12 pressings6 countriesFunk / Soul
The Two Sides Of Sam Cooke 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 The Two Sides Of Sam Cooke
2 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
- Specialty SPS 2119
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Specialty SPS 2119First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | US | Specialty SPS 2119First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | France | Specialty SPY 28101LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | Specialty SNTF 5009LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | UK | Specialty SNTF 5009LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | UK | Specialty SNTF 5009LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | Japan | Specialty SL-5074-SPLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Germany | Specialty 59.005 / Metronome 59.005LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | US | Specialty SPS 2119LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1987 | Japan | Specialty UPS-681-SLP, Compilation, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1987 | Japan | Specialty UPS-681-SLP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Image ILP 4968 / Image ILP-4968LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1The Last Mile Of The Way
- A2Touch The Hem Of His Garment
- A3Jesus Gave Me Water
- A4Were You There
- A5Pilgrim Of Sorrow
- A6He's My Guide
- B1I'll Come Running Back To You
- B2I Don't Want To Cry
- B3Lovable
- B4That's All I Need To Know
- B5Forever
- B6Happy In Love
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Two Sides Of Sam Cooke are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Two Sides Of Sam Cooke are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1970 and 1987.
When was The Two Sides Of Sam Cooke first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US. One of them is Specialty SPS 2119.
How do I tell if my copy of The Two Sides Of Sam Cooke is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SPS 2119) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SPS-2119-1 14411 and SPS-2119-2 14411-X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Two Sides Of Sam Cooke 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.
