US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Hi Records SHL 32085
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Bestway
- Runout / matrix
SLH-668 BEST M HCSide A runout
SLH-669 BEST M HCSide B runout
SLH 668 BWSide A label
SLH 669 BWSide B label
Syl JohnsonDiamond In The Rough
Vinyl pressings
Diamond In The Rough
by Syl Johnson · 1974
14 pressings6 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
Diamond In The Rough 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 Diamond In The Rough
6 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 3 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
- Hi Records SHL 32085Hi Records SHL32085
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · W - Waddell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SLH-668 W CMJ M HcSide A etched
SLH-669 W CMJ M HcSide B etched
SLH 668 WSide A label
SLH 669 WSide B label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Hi Records SHL 32085Hi Records SHL32085
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1 SLH-668-1 M Hc Ʌ1A-side runout etching
T1 SLH-669-3 RE2 M Hc Ʌ4B-side runout etching
SLH-668 THA-side label
SLH-669 THB-side label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- London Records SHL 32085London Records SHL32085
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SLH-668 W M HcA-side runout etching
SLH-669 W M HcB-side runout etching
SLH-668 WA-side label
SLH-669 WB-side label
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- London Records SHU 8477
- Format
- LP, Album
Jamaica
1974- Label and catalog number
- London Records SHL 32085
- 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Jamaica | London Records SHL 32085First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | London Records SHU 8477First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Hi Records SHL 32085First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Hi Records SHL 32085 / Hi Records SHL32085First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | Hi Records SHL 32085 / Hi Records SHL32085First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | London Records SHL 32085 / London Records SHL32085First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | London Records 6.22096 ASLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Germany | London Records 6.22096LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Germany | London Records 6.22096 ASLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1975 | Japan | London Records SLC 537LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | London Records SLC 537LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Mexico | London Records 1842LP | LP |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | UK | Fat Possum Records FPH1179-1 / Hi Records FPH1179-1LP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2023 | US | Fat Possum Records FPH1179-1 / Hi Records FPH1179-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Let Yourself Go3:06
- A2Don't Do It2:44
- A3I Want To Take You Home (To See Mama)2:32
- A4Could I Be Falling In Love3:03
- A5Stuck In Chicago2:47
- B1Diamond In The Rough2:51
- B2Keeping Down Confusion2:37
- B3Please, Don't Give Up On Me2:30
- B4Music To My Ears2:40
- B5I Hear The Love Chimes2:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Diamond In The Rough are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Diamond In The Rough are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1974 and 2023.
When was Diamond In The Rough first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Jamaica. One of them is Hi Records SHL 32085.
How do I tell if my copy of Diamond In The Rough is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SHL 32085, SHU 8477) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SLH-668 BEST M HC and SLH-669 BEST M HC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Diamond In The Rough 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.
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