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Atlantic Soul Classics

by Various Artists · 1987

10 pressings8 countriesSoulFunk / Soul

Atlantic Soul Classics was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Atlantic Soul Classics

9 pressings came out in 1987, 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.

Europe

1987
Label and catalog number
Atlantic 241138-1Atlantic 241 138-1
Format
LP, Compilation, Stereo
Runout / matrix

241138-1 ASide 1 etched

241138-1 BSide 2 etched

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Europe

1987
Label and catalog number
Atlantic 241138-1Atlantic 241 138-1
Format
LP, Compilation, Stereo
Runout / matrix

R/S Alsdorf 241138-1-A H 61Runout side A, stamped [H 61 etched], variant 1

R/S Alsdorf 241138-1-BX 4 HRunout side B, stamped [X 4 H etched], variant 1

R/S Alsdorf 241138-1-A 2 HRunout side A, stamped [2 H etched], variant 2

R/S Alsdorf 241138-1-B 6 H UKRunout side B, stamped [6 H UK etched], variant 2

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Australia

1987
Label and catalog number
Atlantic 241138-1
Format
LP, Compilation
Runout / matrix

MX 213745Side 1 etched

MX 213746Side 2 etched

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Ireland

1987
Label and catalog number
Atlantic WX 105
Format
LP, Compilation, Stereo
Runout / matrix

R/S Alsdorf 241138-1-A WX -105 - ARunout side A, stamped {WX - 105 - A} etched]

R/S Alsdorf 241138-1-B WX - 105 BRunout side B, stamped {WX - 105 B} etched

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Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 10 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1980s9 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1987AustraliaAtlantic 241138-1First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1987EuropeAtlantic 241138-1 / Atlantic 241 138-1First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1987EuropeAtlantic 241138-1 / Atlantic 241 138-1First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1987IrelandAtlantic WX 105First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1987ItalyAtlantic 241 138-1First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1987New ZealandK-Tel 241 138-1First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1987PortugalAtlantic 1592151First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1987UKAtlantic SAM 381First year12", 45 RPM, Compilation, Mixed, Promo · Promo12", 45 RPM, Compilation, Mixed, Promo · Promo
1987YugoslaviaJugoton LSAT 71029 / Atlantic 241 138-1First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
Year unknown1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?EuropeAtlantic 241138-1 / Atlantic 241 138-1LP, Compilation, Reissue, StereoLP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo

Tracklist

  1. A1Sweet Soul Music2:21
  2. A2In The Midnight Hour2:36
  3. A3Knock On Wood3:02
  4. A4Soul Man2:37
  5. A5Respect2:25
  6. A6See Saw2:59
  7. A7Everybody Needs Somebody To Love2:44
  8. A8Soul Finger2:19
  9. B1Stand By Me2:59
  10. B2B-A-B-Y2:52
  11. B3Under The Boardwalk2:39
  12. B4Tramp2:59
  13. B5Green Onions2:50
  14. B6When A Man Loves A Woman2:50
  15. B7A Tribute To A King2:51
  16. B8Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay2:41

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Atlantic Soul Classics are there?

10 vinyl pressings of Atlantic Soul Classics are listed here, from 8 countries.

When was Atlantic Soul Classics first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Europe, UK, Australia, Ireland and more. One of them is Atlantic 241138-1.

How do I tell if my copy of Atlantic Soul Classics is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 241138-1, SAM 381, WX 105, 241 138-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 241138-1 A and 241138-1 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Atlantic Soul Classics 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.

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