US
December 16, 1968- Label and catalog number
- Soul City SCR-770
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Rainbo Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SCR-770-A (1)Side A runout, etched
SCR-770-B (3)Side B runout, etched
SCR-770-ASide A label
SCR-770-BSide B label
Vinyl pressings
California Soul / It'll Never Be The Same Again
by The Fifth Dimension · 1968
16 pressings8 countriesSoulBalladFunk / SoulPop
California Soul was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 California Soul
13 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 5 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
December 16, 1968- Label and catalog number
- Soul City SCR-770
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SCR-770-A 5Side A Etched
SCR-770-B 5Side B Etched
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Soul City SCR-770
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Shelley Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SCR770B 16001 ⓈRunout side A, etched, 16001 mirrored
SCR770A 15993 ⓈRunout side B, etched, 15993 mirrored
SCR-770-ALabel side A
SCR-770-BLabel side B
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Soul City SCR-770
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
SCR-770-A SRunout A
SCR-770-B SRunout B
SCR-770-ALabel A
SCR-770-BLabel B
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Soul City SCR-770
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Soul City SCR-770
- Format
- 7", Single, 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 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Netherlands | Liberty LIB 770First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | New Zealand | Liberty LYK-2710First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | New Zealand | Liberty LYK-2710First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | UK | Liberty LBF 15180First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1968 | UK | Liberty LBF 15180First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | US | Soul City SCR-770First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1968 | US | Soul City SCR-770First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | US | Soul City SCR-770First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1968 | US | Soul City SCR-770First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | US | Soul City SCR-770First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | Australia | Liberty LYK-2710First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | US | Soul City SCR-770First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | US | Soul City SCR-770First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | France | Liberty LIF 526 F7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | South Africa | Liberty Records, Inc. LYS 1417", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Soul City SCR. 7707", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ACalifornia Soul3:14
- BIt'll Never Be The Same Again3:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of California Soul are there?
16 vinyl pressings of California Soul are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1968 and 1969.
When was California Soul first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, UK, Australia, Netherlands and more. One of them is Soul City SCR-770, released December 16, 1968.
How do I tell if my copy of California Soul is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SCR-770, LBF 15180, LYK-2710, LIB 770) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SCR-770-A (1) and SCR-770-B (3). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is California 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.
