US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Vox STPL 513.110
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
VS 3345A-side
VS 3346B-side
The Tell Tale SingersNegro Spirituals
Vinyl pressings
Negro Spirituals
by The Tell Tale Singers · 1964
10 pressings4 countriesSpiritualsGospelChoralBlues
Negro Spirituals was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Negro Spirituals
8 pressings came out in 1964, 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- VOX M BBH 1.350Super Majestic M BBH 1.350
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Vox STPL 513.110
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CVY 694 1Y 1 670 MADE IN HOLLAND VS 3345Runout A
CVY 694 2Y 1 670 MADE IN HOLLAND VS 3346Runout B
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Vox STPL 513.110
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
VS 3345-1 Bell Sound sfA-side
VS 3346-1 Bell Sound sfB-side
France
1964- Label and catalog number
- Super Majestic BBH 1.350
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BBH1350A XPARTX5437421 M6235204Side A runout stamped
BBH1350B XPARTX5437521 M6235205Side B runout stamped
XPartx 54.373Side A label
XPartx 54.373Side B label
France
1964- Label and catalog number
- Super Majestic SM BBH 1.350Super Majestic SBBH 1 350
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | France | Super Majestic BBH 1.350First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | France | Super Majestic SM BBH 1.350 / Super Majestic SBBH 1 350First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Netherlands | Super Majestic SBBH 1 350 / Super Majestic SM BBH 1.350First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | Netherlands | Super Majestic SBBH 1 350 / Super Majestic SM BBH 1.350First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | US | Vox STPL 513.110First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | US | VOX M BBH 1.350 / Super Majestic M BBH 1.350First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Vox STPL 513.110First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | US | Vox STPL 513.110First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Minivox POP 30310", Album | 10", Album |
| ? | Italy | Gli Oscar Del Disco OS 141LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Dry Bones
- A2Oh Mary Don't You Weep
- A3Good News
- A4Down By The Riverside
- A5This Train
- A6Were You There?
- A7Hold On
- A8When The Saints Go Marchin In
- B1I'm On My Way
- B2Hand Me Down My Walkin Cane
- B3Kumbaya
- B4Streets Of Glory
- B5This Little Light Of Mine
- B6I Am A Pilgrim
- B7Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Negro Spirituals are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Negro Spirituals are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Negro Spirituals first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, France, Netherlands. One of them is Vox STPL 513.110.
How do I tell if my copy of Negro Spirituals is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use STPL 513.110, M BBH 1.350, BBH 1.350, SM BBH 1.350) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VS 3345 and VS 3346. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Negro Spirituals 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.