US
June 1969- Label and catalog number
- Curtom CR 1943
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · ARP Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ARPA & B Sides Stamped Script
CR 1943 AA Side Label
CR 1943 BB Side Label
CR-1943-A-1DA Side Etching
The ImpressionsChoice Of Colors
Vinyl pressings
Choice Of Colors
by The Impressions · 1969
15 pressings8 countriesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
Choice Of Colors 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 Choice Of Colors
14 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 8 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
June 1969- Label and catalog number
- Curtom CR 1943
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
CR-1943-A -1C. SRunout A
CR-1943B -1E. S1Runout B
CR 1943 ALabel A
CR 1943 BLabel B
US
June 1969- Label and catalog number
- Curtom CR 1943
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · ARP Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ARP CR-1943-- -DRunout, side A, etched except ARP stamped, variant 1
ARP CR-1943-B-1DRunout, side B, etched except ARP stamped, variant 1
ARP CR-1943-7 -DRunout, side A, etched except ARP stamped, variant 2
ARP CR-1943-B-1DRunout, side B, etched except ARP stamped, variant 2
US
June 1969- Label and catalog number
- Curtom CR 1943
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
CR 1943 AA side label
CR 1943 BB side label
o p CR-143-A-1A. 3 AA side etching
o p CR-1943-B-1. A 2B side etching
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Curtom CR 1943
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
CR-1943-A-1 PA Side Runout
CR-1943-B-1 PB Side Runout
CR 1943 AA Side Label
CR 1943 BB Side Label
UK
August 1969- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records 201062
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Buddah Records BUD-025First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Brazil | Buddah Records BUCS 22.005First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Brazil | Buddah Records BUCS 22.005First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Canada | Curtom CURTOM 1943XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Jamaica | Buddah Records CR 1943First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1969 | Spain | Buddah Records 201 062First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1969 | US | Curtom CR 1943First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene · Promo |
| 1969 | Japan | Buddah Records LL-2287-DAFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | Curtom CR 1943First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1969 | US | Curtom CR 1943First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | Curtom CR 1943First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | Curtom CR 1943First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1969 | UK | Buddah Records 201062First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Japan | Buddah Records LL-2287-DAFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Radio Active Gold RD-257", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AChoice Of Colors3:18
- BMighty Mighty Spade & Whitey2:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Choice Of Colors are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Choice Of Colors are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Choice Of Colors first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, UK, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is Curtom CR 1943, released June 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Choice Of Colors is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CR 1943, 201062, LL-2287-DA, BUD-025) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARP and CR 1943 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Choice Of Colors 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.
