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Soul Explosion

by Various Artists · 1974

13 pressings10 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul

Soul Explosion was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Explosion

11 pressings came out in 1974, 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.

Italy

1974
Label and catalog number
RCA Victor SAS 1006
Format
LP, Compilation, Stereo
Runout / matrix

Δ P DKAY 30232 2S - 1 A 4Runout side A

Δ P DKAY 30233 2S - 1 A 5Runout side B

DKAY 30232Label side A

DKAY 30233Label side B

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Italy

1974
Label and catalog number
RCA Victor SAS 1006
Format
LP, Compilation, Promo · White Labels
Runout / matrix

DKAY 30232Side A

DKAY 30233Side B

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UK

1974
Label and catalog number
RCA Victor SAS 1006RCA Victor LPL1 7526
Format
LP, Compilation
Runout / matrix

SAS 1006-A-1E Side One 3 A4Side A, variant 1

SAS 1006-B-2E 2 1Y 3 A2 Side TwoSide B, variant 1

SAS 1006-A-1E Side One A4 16Side A, variant 2, etched, except 16 stamped

SAS 1006-B-2E A̶1̶ SIDE 2 9Side B, variant 2, etched, except 9 stamped

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UK

1974
Label and catalog number
RCA Victor SAS 1006RCA Victor LPL1 7526
Format
LP, Compilation · Washington, UK pressing
Runout / matrix

SAS 1006-A-3E A/ISide A runout, variant 1

SAS 1006-B-3E A/ZSide B runout, variant 1

SAS · 1006 · A-3E A/ASide A runout, variant 2

SAS-1006-B-3E A/RSide B runout, variant 2

Full details of this pressing

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

All 13 vinyl pressings

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

1970s12 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1974ArgentinaRCA Victor AVS-4267First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1974FranceRCA Victor SAS 1006First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1974FranceRCA Victor LPL 1-7526First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1974GermanyRCA Victor LPL 1-7526First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1974GreeceRCA Victor YELP1 241 / RCA Victor YEPL1 241First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1974ItalyRCA Victor SAS 1006First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1974ItalyRCA Victor SAS 1006First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · PromoLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo
1974NetherlandsRCA Victor LPL 17526First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1974New ZealandRCA Victor SAS-1006First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1974UKRCA Victor SAS 1006 / RCA Victor LPL1 7526First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1974UKRCA Victor SAS 1006 / RCA Victor LPL1 7526First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1975SpainRCA Victor SPL1 9186LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
Year unknown1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?AustraliaRCA Victor SP-156LP, CompilationLP, Compilation

Tracklist

  1. A1Rock The Boat3:22
  2. A2Soft Soul Boogie Woogie2:37
  3. A3I Can Understand It6:15
  4. A4Just Don't Want To Be Lonely3:32
  5. A5Take Your Pleasure Where You Find It2:34
  6. A6Sincerely4:14
  7. B1K-Jee4:02
  8. B2Freedom For The Stallion4:00
  9. B3Mr. Magic Man3:20
  10. B4Wild Flower6:03
  11. B5Love Or Let Me Be Lonely3:23
  12. B6Everybody Plays The Fool3:23

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Soul Explosion are there?

13 vinyl pressings of Soul Explosion are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.

When was Soul Explosion first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Italy, UK, Argentina, France and more. One of them is RCA Victor SAS 1006.

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

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SAS 1006, AVS-4267, LPL 1-7526, YELP1 241) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Δ P DKAY 30232 2S - 1 A 4 and Δ P DKAY 30233 2S - 1 A 5. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Soul Explosion 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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