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Sound Of Sexy Soul

by The Delfonics · 1969

11 pressings3 countriesSoulFunk / Soul

Sound Of Sexy Soul 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 Sound Of Sexy Soul

8 pressings came out in 1969, 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

February 1969
Label and catalog number
Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG 1151
Format
LP, Album, Stereo · ARP Pressing
Runout / matrix

MASTERED BY FRANFORT/WAYNE PHILA. (stamped) FSS Philly Groove 1151 SA Stereo ARP (stamped) ShielaSide I runout etched

MASTERED BY FRANFORT/WAYNE PHILA. (stamped) FSS Philly Groove 1151 SB Stereo ARP (stamped) 11-19-68Side II runout etched

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US

February 1969
Label and catalog number
Philly Groove Records Incorporated LP 1151Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG-1151
Format
LP, Album, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
Runout / matrix

Philly Groove 1151-SA-RE Stereo 1151SARE (MR) △12722 MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA SSSSide A runout, variant 1

Philly Groove 1151-SB 11-18-68 (MR) △12722-X MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA SSSSide B runout, variant 1

Philly Groove 1151-SA-RE Stereo 1151SA-RE (MR) △12722 Shiela MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA. TSSSide A runout, variant 2

Philly Groove 1151-SB 11-18-68 (MR) △12722-X MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA .TSSSide B runout, variant 2

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US

February 1969
Label and catalog number
Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG 1151
Format
LP, Album, Stereo · Bestway Pressing
Runout / matrix

MASTERED BY FRANFORD/WAYNE PHILA. TSS Philly Groove 1150̶-SA 1151-SA Stereo Shiela BestwaySide A runout

MASTERED BY FRANFORD/WAYNE PHILA. TSS Philly Groove 1151-SB Stereo Bestway 11-12-68Side B runout

1151-SA-BWSide A label

1151-SB-BWSide B label

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US

1969
Label and catalog number
Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG 1151
Format
LP, Album, Promo · Bestway
Runout / matrix

Philly Groove 1151-SAside A runout etched

Philly Groove 1151-SBside B runout etched

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US

1969
Label and catalog number
Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG 1151
Format
LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Monarch pressing
Runout / matrix

PHILLY GROOVE 1151-SA RI MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA. (MR) △12722Side A Etched [MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA. (MR) Stamped]

PHILLY GROOVE 1151-SB RI 11-18-68 MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA. (MR) △12722XSide B Etched [MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA. (MR) Stamped]

Philly Groove 1151-SASide A Label

Philly Groove 1151-SBSide B Label

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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.

1960s8 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1969CanadaBell Records LP 1151First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1969UKBell Records SBLL 121 / Bell Records 1E 062 ○ 90262First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1969USPhilly Groove Records Incorporated PG 1151First yearLP, Album, Promo · PromoLP, Album, Promo · Promo
1969USPhilly Groove Records Incorporated PG 1151First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · PromoLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo
1969USPhilly Groove Records Incorporated PG 1151First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1969USPhilly Groove Records Incorporated PG 1151First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1969USPhilly Groove Records Incorporated LP 1151 / Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG-1151First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1969USPhilly Groove Records Incorporated PG 1151First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
Year unknown3 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?UKBell Records SBLL 121 / Bell Records 1E 062 ○ 90262LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
?UKBell Records SBLL 121 / Bell Records 1E 062 ○ 90262LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
?USPhilly Groove Records Incorporated LP 1151LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue

Tracklist

  1. A1Ready Or Not Here I Come (Can't Hide From Love)2:00
  2. A2Let It Be Me2:20
  3. A3Hot Dog (I Love You So)2:15
  4. A4You Can't Be Loving Him2:04
  5. A5Ain't That Peculiar1:45
  6. A6With These Hands2:10
  7. B1Face It Girl, It's Over2:55
  8. B2Going Out Of My Head2:03
  9. B3My New Love3:40
  10. B4Somebody Loves You3:21
  11. B5Scarborough Fair2:16
  12. B6Everytime I See My Baby2:45

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Sound Of Sexy Soul are there?

11 vinyl pressings of Sound Of Sexy Soul are listed here, from 3 countries.

When was Sound Of Sexy Soul first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG 1151, released February 1969.

How do I tell if my copy of Sound Of Sexy Soul is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PG 1151, LP 1151, SBLL 121) 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 Sound Of Sexy Soul 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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