US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Monument Mn 45-1086
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
G6W-2340Side A
G6W-2341Side B
Tony Joe WhiteSoul Francisco
Vinyl pressings
Soul Francisco
by Tony Joe White · 1968
15 pressings10 countriesVocalRockFunk / SoulPop
Soul Francisco was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Soul Francisco
12 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 8 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- Monument Mn 45-1086
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Monument Mn 45-1086
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
G6W-2340Side A
G6W-2341Side B
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Monument Mn 45-1086
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
G6W-2340Side A
G6W-2341Side B
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Monument MON 1024
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MSCM 7981Side A
MSCM 7982Side B
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Monument MON 1024
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MSCM 7981Side A
MSCM 7982Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Australia | Monument PK-2762First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | France | Monument 680.011First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Germany | Monument MN 1086First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Italy | Monument MNS NP 74015First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Netherlands | Monument MN 1086First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1968 | Spain | Monument SN-20 144 / Sonoplay SN-20144First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | UK | Monument MON 1024First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1968 | UK | Monument MON 1024First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | US | Monument Mn 45-1086First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1968 | US | Monument Mn 45-1086First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | US | Monument Mn 45-1086First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | US | Monument Mn 45-1086First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Japan | Monument UP-24-T7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Japan | Monument UP-24-T7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | Lebanon | Monument Mn 45-10867", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASoul Francisco1:58
- BWhompt Out On You2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soul Francisco are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Soul Francisco are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1968 and 1969.
When was Soul Francisco first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, UK, Australia, France and more. One of them is Monument Mn 45-1086.
How do I tell if my copy of Soul Francisco is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use Mn 45-1086, MON 1024, PK-2762, 680.011) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, G6W-2340 and G6W-2341. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Soul Francisco 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.
