US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SZS 5501
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1 SZS 5501A-3RE Al Brown B FW/NYCRunout, Side A - Etched
T1 SZS 5501B-3RE Al Brown B 3 FW/NYCRunout, Side B - Etched
Vinyl pressings
Salsoul Orchestra
by The Salsoul Orchestra · 1975
38 pressings24 countriesDiscoFunkFunk / Soul
Salsoul Orchestra was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Salsoul Orchestra
24 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 15 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SZS 5501
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman pressing
- Runout / matrix
FW/NYC - Salsoul SZS 5501 - SB - RE - 2 - BrownSide A Etched Variant 1
FW/NYC - Salsoul SZS 5501 - SB - 2 - BrownSide B Etched Variant 1
FW/NYC - Salsoul SZS 5501A-6RE Al BrownSide A Etched Variant 2
FW/NYC - Salsoul SZS 5501B-6RE Al BrownSide B Etched Variant 2
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SZS 5501
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1 SZS 5501A-3RE Al Brown B31 FW/NYCSide A runout etched, B stamped - Var. 1
T1 SZS 5501B-3RE Al Brown A23 FW/NYCSide B runout etched, A stamped - Var. 1
T1 SZS 5501A-3RE Al Brown FW/NYC C11Side A runout etched, C stamped - Var. 2
T1 SZS 5501A-3RE Al Brown A18 FW/NYCSide B runout etched, A stamped - Var. 2
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SZS 5501
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
FW/NYC S2 SZS 5501A-4RE al Brown A1Runout, side A
FW/NYC S1 SALSOUL SZS 5501 B-5 al Brown A12Runout, side B
SZS 5501 AMatrix, label A
SZS 5501 BMatrix, label B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SZS 5501
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman pressing
- Runout / matrix
P SALSOUL SZS 5501-SA-RE-2 I al Brown FW/NYCRunout, side A
P SALSOUL SZS 5501-SB-2 I al Brown FW/NYCRunout, side B
SZS 5501 AMatrix, label A
SZS 5501 BMatrix, label B
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SZS 5501
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
I S SZS 5501A-4RE al Brown A11 FW/NYCSide A variant 1 - etched
S2 SALSOUL SZS 5501B-5 al Brown A1 FW/NYCSide B variant 1 - etched
I S SZS 5501A-4RE al Brown B4 FW/NYCSide A variant 2 - etched
S2 SALSOUL SZS 5501B-5 al Brown A7 FW/NYCSide B variant 2 - etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 38 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s36 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Benelux | Epic EPC 81127 / Epic SZS 5501First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Canada | Salsoul Records SZS 5501First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | Salsoul Records SZS 5501First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Colombia | Epic 11427First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Costa Rica | CBS 100239First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Israel | Epic EPC 81127First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Salsoul Records SZS 5501First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | Salsoul Records ECPO-78-SSFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Mexico | Epic LNS-17109First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Mexico | Salsoul Records LP-5501 / Salsoul Records SZS 5501First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Salsoul Records SZS 5501First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Peru | Iempsa ELD 02.15.536First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Philippines | Salsoul Records SS-2232First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Spain | Salsoul Records 89583-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | UK | Epic S EPC 81127 / Epic EPC 81127First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | UK | Charly Salsoul CPLP 8059LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Salsoul Records RJ 7189 1LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Salsoul Hustle5:04
- A2Get Happy3:00
- A3Chicago Bus Stop (Ooh, I Love It)4:50
- A4You're Just The Right Size4:30
- B1Tangerine4:35
- B2Tale Of Three Cities6:00
- B3Salsoul Rainbow3:45
- B4Love Letters3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Salsoul Orchestra are there?
38 vinyl pressings of Salsoul Orchestra are listed here, from 24 countries, released between 1975 and 1994.
When was Salsoul Orchestra first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Benelux, Canada and more. One of them is Salsoul Records SZS 5501.
How do I tell if my copy of Salsoul Orchestra is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SZS 5501, S EPC 81127, EPC 81127, 11427) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T1 SZS 5501A-3RE Al Brown B FW/NYC and T1 SZS 5501B-3RE Al Brown B 3 FW/NYC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Salsoul Orchestra 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.
