US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records 12-324
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Sam JonesThe Soul Society
Vinyl pressings
The Soul Society
by Sam Jones · 1960
15 pressings7 countriesHard BopJazz
The Soul Society was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Soul Society
5 pressings came out in 1960, 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
1960- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RLP 1172
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RLP 12-1172ASide A runout, etched
RLP 12-1172BSide B runout, etched
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records 12-324Riverside Records RLP 12-324
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
RLP-12-324Aside A runout
RLP-12-324B-1side B runout
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RLP 12-324
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
RLP-12-324ASide 1
RLP-12-324BSide 2
UK
1960- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RLP 12-324
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | UK | Riverside Records RLP 12-324First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | UK | Riverside Records RLP 12-324First yearLP, Album, White Label, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, White Label, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Riverside Records 12-324First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | Riverside Records RLP 1172First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | US | Riverside Records 12-324 / Riverside Records RLP 12-324First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Japan | Riverside Records SMJ-6079LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1975 | Japan | Riverside Records SMJ-6079LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | France | Riverside Records 12-324 / Carrere 68.934LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Japan | Riverside Records VIJJ-30065LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1994 | South Korea | Riverside Records 1172 / Original Jazz Classics OJC-1789LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Spain | Jazz Workshop JW-110LPLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Riverside Records RLP 324 / Riverside Records RLP 12-324LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Riverside Records RLP 12-324LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Riverside Records RLP 12-324 / Riverside Records RPL 324LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Riverside Records RLP 1172LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Some Kinda Mean5:55
- A2All Members4:11
- A3The Old Country6:05
- A4Just Friends4:10
- B1"Home"4:50
- B2Deep Blue Cello4:54
- B3There Is No Greater Love3:39
- B4So Tired6:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Soul Society are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The Soul Society are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1960 and 2024.
When was The Soul Society first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US, UK. One of them is Riverside Records 12-324.
How do I tell if my copy of The Soul Society is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12-324, RLP 1172, RLP 12-324) 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 The Soul Society 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.