US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Curtom CRS 8016
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Sonic Press
- Runout / matrix
CRS-8016-A-² SON Bell Sound RCKRunout A
CRS-8016-B-² SON Bell Sound RCKRunout B
CRS 8016-ALabel A
CRS 8016-BLabel B
The ImpressionsPreacher Man
Vinyl pressings
Preacher Man
by The Impressions · 1973
10 pressings5 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Preacher Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Preacher Man
9 pressings came out in 1973, 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Curtom CRS 8016Curtom CRS-8016
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Monarch Press
- Runout / matrix
CRS-8016-A-4 (MR) △17665 (1) RCK Bell Sound RCKRunout A
CRS-8016-B-4 (MR) △17665-X (1) RCKRunout B
CRS-8016-A-4 (MR) △ △17665 (1) Bell Sound RCKRunout side A (variant 2)
CRS-8016-B-4 (MR) △17665-X (1) Bell Sound RCKRunout side B (variant 2)
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Curtom CRS 8016
- Format
- LP, Album · PRC Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
CRS-8016-A-7 Bell Sound RCK PR DSide A, etched, Bell Sound stamped, variant 1
CRS-8016-A-7 Bell Sound RCK PR DSide B, etched, Bell Sound stamped, variant 1
CRS-8016-A-7-11-1 Bell Sound RCK PR DSide A, etched, Bell Sound stamped, variant 2
CRS-8016-A-7-11-1 Bell Sound RCK PR DSide B, etched, Bell Sound stamped, variant 2
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Curtom CRS 8016
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Sonic Press
- Runout / matrix
CRS-8016-A⁻² SON Bell Sound RCKRunout A
CRS-8016-B⁻² SON Bell Sound RCKRunout B
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- Curtom CRS 8016
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records 2318 082
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2318 082 S1A:
2318 082 S2B:
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Canada | Curtom CRS 8016First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Germany | Buddah Records 2318 082First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Japan | Curtom YZ-30-DAFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Japan | Curtom YZ-30-DAFirst yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | Spain | Curtom 2318 082 / Buddah Records 2318 082First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Curtom CRS 8016First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Curtom CRS 8016First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Curtom CRS 8016 / Curtom CRS-8016First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Curtom CRS 8016First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Curtom CRS 8016 / Curtom SW-95592LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1What It Is2:28
- A2Preacher Man3:10
- A3Simple Message3:30
- A4Find The Way3:40
- B1Thin Line10:32
- B2Color Us All Gray (I'm Lost)3:00
- B3I'm Loving You3:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Preacher Man are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Preacher Man are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Preacher Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, Canada, Germany, Japan and more. One of them is Curtom CRS 8016.
How do I tell if my copy of Preacher Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CRS 8016, 2318 082, YZ-30-DA) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CRS-8016-A-² SON Bell Sound RCK and CRS-8016-B-² SON Bell Sound RCK. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Preacher Man 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.
