UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMY 364
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Sam MooreSoul Man
Vinyl pressings
Soul Man
by Sam Moore · 1986
14 pressings10 countriesSoundtrackRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
Soul Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Man
10 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 7 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.
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 364
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
AM 364 A // 1▽420 T 1 1 JASide A
A M 364 B // 1▽420 T 1 1Side B
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2883
- Format
- 7", Single
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-17434
- Format
- 12", Promo, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2883
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
Australia
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records K-124 (AM-2883)
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SMX67257 AP 3:07A
SMX67257 AP 3:38B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | A&M Records K-124 (AM-2883)First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | A&M Records AM-2883First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Europe | A&M Records 390 142-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | A&M Records 390 142-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | A&M Records 392 142-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | A&M Records AMY 364First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | A&M Records AM 364First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | US | A&M Records SP-17434First year12", Promo, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1986 | US | A&M Records AM-2883First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | US | A&M Records AM-2883First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | New Zealand | A&M Records X-1446212" | 12" |
| 1987 | South Africa | A&M Records AMRS 15227", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | Japan | A&M Records 7Y30327", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | Japan | A&M Records 7Y30327", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ASoul Man3:06
- BSweet Sarah3:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soul Man are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Soul Man are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Soul Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is A&M Records AMY 364.
How do I tell if my copy of Soul Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMY 364, AM 364, AM-2883, SP-17434) 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 Soul Man 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.