US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Volt VOS-6015
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Vinyl pressings
Untouched
by The Emotions · 1972
18 pressings5 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Untouched was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Untouched
6 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year. 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Volt VOS-6015
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Press
- Runout / matrix
VS-0255 (MR) M HC △16122Side A runout
VS-0256 (MR) M HC △16122-XSide B runout
VS-0255Side A label
VS-0256Side B label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Volt Records VOS-6015
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · ARP pressing
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Volt VOS-6015
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
VS 0255 STEREORunout Area Side A
VS 0256 STEREORunout Area Side B
VS-0255Label Side A
VS-0256Label Side B
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Volt VOS-6015
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Sonic Pressing
- Runout / matrix
VS-0255 MJLS SON K-4742Side A runout
VS-0256 MJLS SON K-4743Side B runout
VS-0255Side A label
VS-0256Side B label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Volt VOS-6015
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
VM-0257 m JLSRunout Area Side A
VM-0258 MhcRunout Area Side B
VM-0257Label Side A
VM-0258Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | Volt VOS-6015First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Volt VOS-6015First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Volt VOS-6015First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Volt VOS-6015First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Volt VOS-6015First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1972 | US | Volt Records VOS-6015First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Australia | Stax L 36614LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | New Zealand | Stax L 36614LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | Stax STX-4112LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | US | Volt RGM-2041 / Real Gone Music RGM-2041LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2026 | US | Volt RGM-2041 / Real Gone Music RGM-2041LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | US | Volt RGM-2041 / Real Gone Music RGM-2041LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2026 | US | Volt VOS-6015 / Real Gone Music RGM-2041LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Stax STX 88031LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | South Africa | Stax TXL.22066LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Stax STX-4112LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Volt VOS-6015LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Volt VOS-6015LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Take Me Back3:22
- A2Nothing Seems Impossible3:05
- A3Boss Love Maker3:22
- A4It's Been Fun3:02
- A5Love Ain't Easy Onesided2:46
- B1Blind Alley3:04
- B2Show Me How3:04
- B3If You Think It (You May As Well Do It)2:59
- B4Love Is The Hardest Thing To Find2:43
- B5Tricks Were Made For Kids3:43
- B6Boy, I Need You2:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Untouched are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Untouched are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1972 and 2026.
When was Untouched first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US. One of them is Volt VOS-6015.
How do I tell if my copy of Untouched is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VOS-6015) 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 Untouched 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.
