Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 112.714
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DS112714 A-2/10-89Runout side A
DS112714 B-2/10-89-Runout side B
S 112.714 ALabel side A
S 112.714 BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
Deeper Shade Of Soul
by Urban Dance Squad · 1989
17 pressings7 countriesFunk MetalHip HopRock
Deeper Shade Of Soul was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Deeper Shade Of Soul
3 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 112.714
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BiBo Taig 012 London 020 DS112 714 A-1Runout side A
BiBo Taig 012 London 020 DS112 714 B-1Runout side B
S 112.714 ALabel side A
S 112.714 BLabel side B
Spain
1989- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 0378
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | Not On Label7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1989 | Europe | Ariola 112.714First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | Ariola 112.714First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Spain | Ariola 0378First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
1990s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Europe | Ariola 113.180 / Ariola 113 1807", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Ariola 613.18012", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Germany | Ariola12", Single, White Label | 12", Single, White Label |
| 1990 | Mexico | Arista Records, Inc. RX-9717", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Ariola 613.180 / Arista 613 18012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Ariola UDS 112", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Arista URBAN 112", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Ariola 113 1807", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | US | Arista AD-207212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1990 | US | Arista AS-20267" | 7" |
| 1990 | US | Arista ADP-204112", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1990 | US | Arista AS-20267", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Arista 114 2077", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- ADeeper Shade Of Soul4:28
- BMan On The Corner3:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Deeper Shade Of Soul are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Deeper Shade Of Soul are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1989 and 1991.
When was Deeper Shade Of Soul first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Europe, Spain. One of them is Ariola 112.714.
How do I tell if my copy of Deeper Shade Of Soul is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 112.714, 0378) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DS112714 A-2/10-89 and DS112714 B-2/10-89-. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Deeper Shade Of Soul 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.
