UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 454
- Format
- 7"
The Partland BrothersSoul City
Vinyl pressings
Soul City
by The Partland Brothers · 1986
11 pressings4 countriesPop RockRockPop
Soul City was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Soul City
5 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 2 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.
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 12CL 454
- Format
- 12"
Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records B-73005
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
73005 A2 DM-{92 STERLING}Side A, etched except {stamped}; STERLING upside-down
73005 B DM-{3 STERLING}Side B, etched except {stamped}; STERLING upside-down
Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records B-73005
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
B 73005A-1 DM-6 STERLINGSide A runout
B-73005-B DM-6 STERLINGSide B runout
73005-ASide A label
73005-BSide B label
Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SPRO-314
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Canada | Capitol Records SPRO-314First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Canada | Capitol Records B-73005First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Capitol Records B-73005First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | Capitol Records CL 454First year7" | 7" |
| 1986 | UK | Capitol Records 12CL 454First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | Scandinavia | Manhattan Records 1A 006-20 1779-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | Manhattan Records V-5606012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | US | Manhattan Records B-50065 / Manhattan Records B 500657", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | Manhattan Records P-B-500657", Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 7", Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Manhattan Records SPRO-994512", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Manhattan Records B-500657", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASoul City3:49
- BOutside The City4:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soul City are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Soul City are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Soul City first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, Canada. One of them is Capitol Records CL 454.
How do I tell if my copy of Soul City is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 454, 12CL 454, B-73005, SPRO-314) 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 Soul City 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.