US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5103
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Van McCoySoul Improvisations
Vinyl pressings
Soul Improvisations
by Van McCoy · 1972
22 pressings9 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Soul Improvisations was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Improvisations
3 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5103Buddah Records BDS-5103
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BDS-5103-A-4 [Bell Sound logo stamp] [MR circled stamp] ∆16659Side A etched runout [and stamped]
BDS-5103-B-4 [Bell Sound logo stamp] [MR circled stamp] ∆16659-XSide B etched runout [and stamped]
BDS-5103-ASide A label
BDS-5103-BSide B label
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDS 5103
- Format
- LP, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5103First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5103 / Buddah Records BDS-5103First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5103First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Japan | Buddah Records YS-2764-DALP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Australia | Buddah Records 2318 109LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | Brazil | Tapecar LP-DBS-5648 / Buddah Records BDS 5648LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1975 | Canada | Buddah Records BDS 5648-VLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | Canada | Birchmount BM 797 / Buddah Records BM 797LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | Italy | Buddah Records ORL 8072LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | Italy | Buddah Records BDL 3111LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | Italy | Buddah Records BDL 3111LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Buddah Records BDS 5648LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5648LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5648LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | Buddah Records BDS 5648LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Metronome 0664.946LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Buddah Records 6.23 134LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Buddah Records 6.23134LP, Single Sided, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Single Sided, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1I'm In Love With You Baby3:18
- A2Don't Hang Me Up2:20
- A3Let Me Down Easy3:18
- A4Just In Case3:28
- A5Now That You're Gone3:03
- A6Soul Improvisations Part 12:59
- B1Don't Rock The Boat2:50
- B2So Many Mountains2:53
- B3I Would Love To Love You2:38
- B4I Get Lovin' On My Mind2:43
- B5He Who Hath Ears To Hear (Let Him Hear)2:26
- B6Soul Improvisations Part 23:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soul Improvisations are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Soul Improvisations are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1972 and 1979.
When was Soul Improvisations first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US. One of them is Buddah Records BDS 5103.
How do I tell if my copy of Soul Improvisations is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BDS 5103) 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 Soul Improvisations 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.