US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Curtom CR 1948
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
p CR-1948 A 2A-Side Runout Etching
p CR-1948 A 3B-Side Runout Etching
CR 1948 ALabels
The ImpressionsAmen (1970)
Vinyl pressings
Amen (1970)
by The Impressions · 1969
10 pressings2 countriesSoulHolidayFunk / Soul
Amen (1970) 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 Amen (1970)
3 pressings came out in 1969, 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Curtom CR 1948
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Curtom CR 1948
- Format
- 7", 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | US | Curtom CR 1948First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Curtom CR 1948First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Curtom CR 1948First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | Curtom CURTOM 1948X7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | US | Curtom CR 19487", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | US | Curtom CR 19487", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | Curtom CR 19487", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | Curtom CR 19487", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Radio Active Gold RD-277", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Radio Active Gold RD 'ONE MILLION'-277", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AAmen (1970)2:52
- BWherever She Leadeth Me2:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Amen (1970) are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Amen (1970) are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was Amen (1970) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US. One of them is Curtom CR 1948.
How do I tell if my copy of Amen (1970) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CR 1948) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, p CR-1948 A 2 and p CR-1948 A 3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Amen (1970) 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.
