UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCAT 630
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MCAT 630 A1 DRunout side A
MCAT-630-B2 DRunout side B
MCAT 630A*Label side A
MCAT 630B*Label side B
The CrusadersSoul Shadows
Vinyl pressings
Soul Shadows
by The Crusaders · 1980
17 pressings10 countriesSoul-JazzJazz-FunkJazzFunk / Soul
Soul Shadows was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Shadows
17 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 10 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 630
- Format
- 7"
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-41295
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Gloversville
- Runout / matrix
MC 10521E-AM2 ⧈-G-⧈Runout side A
MC 10103-AM2 ⧈-G-⧈Runout side B
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records L33-1889
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-41295
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-41295
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | MCA Records MCA 1669First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Brazil | MCA Records 102 447First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Canada | MCA Records MCA 41295First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | France | MCA Records 102215First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | France | MCA Records 600262First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Italy | MCA Records MCAN 41295First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1980 | Japan | MCA Records VIMX-1509First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Japan | MCA Records VIMX-1509First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Netherlands | MCA Records 600.267 / MCA Records 600 267First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Netherlands | MCA Records 102.215First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1980 | New Zealand | MCA Records MCA 41295First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | MCA Records MCAT 630First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | MCA Records MCA 630First year7" | 7" |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-41295First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-41295First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ASoul Shadows (Full Length Version)8:14
- B1Put It Where You Want It5:30
- B2Sweet 'n' Sour8:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soul Shadows are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Soul Shadows are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Soul Shadows first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, US, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is MCA Records MCAT 630.
How do I tell if my copy of Soul Shadows is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCAT 630, MCA 630, MCA-41295, L33-1889) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCAT 630 A1 D and MCAT-630-B2 D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Soul Shadows 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.
