US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Solar 60356-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · SP - Specialty Press
- Runout / matrix
ST-ES-60356-1-A-SPA Side Label
ST-ES-60356-1-B-SPB Side Label
The WhispersSo Good
Vinyl pressings
So Good
by The Whispers · 1984
14 pressings7 countriesFunkDiscoContemporary R&BFunk / Soul
So Good was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 So Good
10 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 5 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Solar 60356-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-ES-60356-A F-1 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-20078-F1 SLM △7960 MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally 1-1Runout A
ST-ES-60356-B F-2 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-20079-F-2 MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally SLM △7960-X 1-1Runout B
ST-ES-60356-1-A-ARLabel A
ST-ES-60356-1-B-ARLabel B
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Solar 60356-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Solar 60356-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · AR - Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-ES-60356-A F-1 ɑ B-20078-F1 SLM △7960 MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally 1-1Runout A
ST-ES-60356-B F-2 ɑ B-20079-F-2 MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally SLM △7960-X 1-1Runout B
ST-ES-60356-1-A-ARLabel A
ST-ES-60356-1-B-ARLabel B
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCF 3252Solar 60356-1
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Solar MCL 1845MCA Records MCL 1845
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Canada | Solar 96 03561First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | Solar 540114 / Vogue 540114First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Germany | Solar TSR 330501 / TSR Music GmbH TSR 330501First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Germany | Solar TSR 330501 / TSR Music GmbH TSR 330501First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | UK | MCA Records MCF 3252 / Solar 60356-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | UK | Solar MCL 1845 / MCA Records MCL 1845First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | Solar 60356-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Solar 60356-1First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Solar 60356-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Solar 60356-1First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | Brazil | Top Tape TT-10.005LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | Solar VIL-6164LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | Solar VIL-6164LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Canada | Unidisc Music Inc. AGEK-2112LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- Dancin' III
- A1Some Kinda Lover5:53
- A2Contagious5:00
- A3Sweet Sensation4:46
- A4On Impact5:25
- Romancin' III
- B1Suddenly5:48
- B2Don't Keep Me Waiting4:36
- B3Are You Going My Way5:08
- B4Never Too Late3:40
- B5So Good3:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of So Good are there?
14 vinyl pressings of So Good are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1984 and 2023.
When was So Good first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Solar 60356-1.
How do I tell if my copy of So Good is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 60356-1, MCF 3252, MCL 1845, 96 03561) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-ES-60356-1-A-SP and ST-ES-60356-1-B-SP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is So Good 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.
