US
November 1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APL1-0775
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
APL1-0775-ASide A Label
APL1-0775-BSide B Label
Vinyl pressings
Rockin' Soul
by The Hues Corporation · 1974
24 pressings18 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Rockin' Soul was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Rockin' Soul
14 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 12 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA APD1-0775
- Format
- LP, Album, Quadraphonic
- Runout / matrix
APD1-0775-ASide 1 Label
APD1-0775-BSide 2 Label
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APL1-0775
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
APL1 0775-A-1E BILBO A1FSide A runout
APL1 0775-B-1E A1I BILBOSide B runout
APL1 0775 ASide A Label
APL1 0775 BSide B Label
Brazil
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 104.4060
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
104.4060 - A |SXSide A etched
104.4060 - B |SXSide B etched
104.4060-ALabel Side A
104.4060-BLabel Side B
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA APL1-0775
- Format
- LP, Album
Chile
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APL1-0775
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Brazil | RCA Victor 104.4060First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Canada | RCA APL1-0775First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Chile | RCA Victor APL1-0775First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Jamaica | RCA Victor APL1-0775First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Japan | RCA RCA-6260First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Japan | RCA RCA-6260First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | New Zealand | RCA Victor APL1-0775First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Panama | RCA Victor APL1-0775First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Philippines | RCA Victor APL1-0775First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | South Africa | RCA Victor APL1-0775First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Spain | RCA Victor APL1-0775First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | RCA Victor APL1-0775First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | RCA APD1-0775First yearLP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1974 | US | RCA Victor APL1-0775First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | RCA Victor APL 1-0775 / RCA Victor 26.21443 AOLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | RCA ANL1-2147LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Rockin' Soul2:55
- A2How I Wish We Could Do It Again2:58
- A3We're Keepin' Our Business Together2:47
- A4Ease On Down The Road (From The Broadway Musical "The Wiz")3:27
- A5I Got Caught Dancing Again3:19
- B1Love's There2:58
- B2Rock The Boat3:08
- B3I'll Take A Melody3:31
- B4No End In Sight2:19
- B5Into My Music3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rockin' Soul are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Rockin' Soul are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1974 and 1977.
When was Rockin' Soul first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is RCA Victor APL1-0775, released November 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of Rockin' Soul is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use APL1-0775, APD1-0775, 104.4060, RCA-6260) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, APL1-0775-A and APL1-0775-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rockin' 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.
