US
1974- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP.44206
- Format
- LP, Album
Stanley BlackSpirit Of A People
Vinyl pressings
Spirit Of A People
by Stanley Black · 1974
11 pressings7 countriesClassicalFolkWorld& Country
Spirit Of A People was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Spirit Of A People
7 pressings came out in 1974, 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP.44206
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFS 4301
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1974- Label and catalog number
- London Records LLN 7315
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP.44206
- Format
- LP, Album
Mexico
1974- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP-44206
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Brazil | London Records LLN 7315First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | London Records SP.44206First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Mexico | London Records SP-44206First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Decca PFS 4301First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | Decca PFS 4301First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | London Records SP.44206First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | London Records SP.44206First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Spain | Decca PFS 4301LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Brazil | London Records 30.025LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | London Records LLN-7315-SLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Brazil | London Records LLN-7315-SLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Exodus Main Theme / The Exodus Song / Ari7:14
- A2My Yiddische Momme4:48
- A3Freilich2:34
- A4Sunrise, Sunset / Artza Alainu / Rad Halayla5:30
- B1Second Avenue Symphonette: Roumania, Roumania / Oif’n Pripitchik / Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen / Bublitchki / Hevenu Shalom A’leichem9:30
- B2Kinneret3:35
- B3Kol Nidre6:30
- B4Finale: Shema / Am Yisroel Chai / Yerushlay’m Shel Zahav / Hatikvah6:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Spirit Of A People are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Spirit Of A People are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1974 and 1980.
When was Spirit Of A People first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is London Records SP.44206.
How do I tell if my copy of Spirit Of A People is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP.44206, PFS 4301, LLN 7315, SP-44206) 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 Spirit Of A People 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.
