US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Soul Clock 22001
- Format
- LP, Album
The WhispersPlanets Of Life
Vinyl pressings
Planets Of Life
by The Whispers · 1969
12 pressings4 countriesSoulVocalContemporaryFunk / Soul
Planets Of Life was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Planets Of Life
1 pressing came out in 1969, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | US | Soul Clock 22001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | UK | Mojo 2916 003LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Janus Records JLS 3055LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Janus Records JLS 3055LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | Janus Records JLS 3055LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | Janus Records JLS 3055LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1974 | UK | Contempo-Raries CRM 106LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | Japan | Contempo UXP-706-CNLP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Accord SN-7100LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | Accord Record Corporation ARC 2001LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Europe | Soulgramma SOULG007LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Janus Records JLS 3055LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1You Must Be Doing Alright2:42
- A2Seems Like I Gotta Do Wrong2:45
- A3Planets Of Life2:47
- A4They're Going To Hear From Me1:38
- A5Singer Of Songs2:30
- A6I Can Remember2:31
- B1Needle In A Haystack2:14
- B2Creation Of Love2:24
- B3I'm The One2:44
- B4You Made Me So Very Happy4:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Planets Of Life are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Planets Of Life are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1969 and 2023.
When was Planets Of Life first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US. One of them is Soul Clock 22001.
How do I tell if my copy of Planets Of Life is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 22001) 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 Planets Of Life 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.
