US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Mart's 2024
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
G.G. R.R.S. 5363 1975 E.T.A-Side Runout Etching
G.G. R.R.S. 5364 1975 E.T.B-Side Runout Etching
The StarlitesSoldering
Vinyl pressings
Soldering
by The Starlites · 1975
12 pressings4 countriesReggaeDubReggae
Soldering 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 Soldering
9 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 3 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
- Monica's Records RG 16
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Horse HOSS 88
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- GG's Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
G.G. R.R.S. 5363 1975 E.T.
G.G. R.R.S. 5364 1975 E.T.
Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- GG's Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
G.G. R.R.S. 5363 1975 E.T.
G.G. R.R.S. 5364 1975 E.T.
Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- GG's Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Blue label / red print
- Runout / matrix
G.G. R.R.S. 5363 1975 E.T.A Side
G.G. R.R.S. 5364 1975 E.T.B Side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Jamaica | GG's RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Jamaica | GG's RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Jamaica | GG's RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Jamaica | GG's RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Jamaica | G.G. RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Jamaica | GG's RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | Horse HOSS 88First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | US | Mart's 2024First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | US | Monica's Records RG 16First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | G.G. Records7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Canada | Monica's Records RG167", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Hit7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ASoldering
- BSoldering (Part Two)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soldering are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Soldering are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Soldering first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Jamaica. One of them is Mart's 2024.
How do I tell if my copy of Soldering is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2024, RG 16, HOSS 88) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, G.G. R.R.S. 5363 1975 E.T. and G.G. R.R.S. 5364 1975 E.T.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Soldering 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.