US
December 1969- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKS-45670
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EKS-45670-A SPECA runout etched
EKS-45670-B SPECB runout etched
Simon Stokes & The NighthawksVoodoo Woman
Vinyl pressings
Voodoo Woman
by Simon Stokes & The Nighthawks · 1969
10 pressings9 countriesSoulProg RockRockFunk / Soul
Voodoo Woman was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Voodoo Woman
8 pressings came out in 1969, 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.
US
December 1969- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKS-45670Elektra EKM-45670
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
EKS-45670-A SPECA-Side Runout Etching
EKM-45670-AAA-Side Runout Etching
EKS-45670-AStereo Side Label
EKM-45670-AMono Side Label
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKSN 45082
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- Astor AP 1674
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 45670
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45670 AA Side Label
45670 BB Side Label
France
1969- Label and catalog number
- Elektra INT. 80218
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Astor AP 1674First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Brazil | Epic 66057First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1969 | Canada | Elektra 45670First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | France | Elektra INT. 80218First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Italy | Vedette Records VRN 34099First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Elektra EKSN 45082First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | Elektra EKS-45670First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Elektra EKS-45670 / Elektra EKM-45670First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Netherlands | Elektra EKS 456707", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Elektra EK.456707", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AVoodoo Woman2:20
- BCan't Stop Now2:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Voodoo Woman are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Voodoo Woman are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was Voodoo Woman first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Elektra EKS-45670, released December 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Voodoo Woman is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EKS-45670, EKSN 45082, AP 1674, 45670) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EKS-45670-A SPEC and EKS-45670-B SPEC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Voodoo Woman 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.