US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 2-14019
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
The FlamingosBuffalo Soldier
Vinyl pressings
Buffalo Soldier
by The Flamingos · 1970
10 pressings4 countriesRhythm & BluesBalladPop
Buffalo Soldier was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Buffalo Soldier
10 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 4 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 14019
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 2-14019
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 2-14019
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-14019Polydor 2066 007
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
POL-30364-1A (triangle)IAM (stamped)STERLINGSide A Runout
POL-30365-1A (triangle)IAM (stamped)STERLINGSide B Runout
POL 30364 (M) 2066 007Side A Label
POL 30365 (M) 2066 007Side B Label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD2-14019
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
POL-30071 ISide A Runout
POL 30074Side A Label
POL 3007 4 ISide B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Polydor NH-539133First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Canada | Polydor 2066 007First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | UK | Polydor 2066-007First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | UK | Polydor 2066007First year7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1970 | US | Polydor PD 2-14019First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | Polydor 14019First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | Polydor PD-14019 / Polydor 2066 007First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1970 | US | Polydor PD 2-14019First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | Polydor PD 2-14019First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Polydor PD2-14019First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABuffalo Soldier (Short Version)3:45
- BBuffalo Soldier (Long Version)7:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Buffalo Soldier are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Buffalo Soldier are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Buffalo Soldier first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, UK, Australia, Canada. One of them is Polydor PD 2-14019.
How do I tell if my copy of Buffalo Soldier is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PD 2-14019, 14019, PD-14019, PD2-14019) 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 Buffalo Soldier 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.
