US
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-3903
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
A+M SP03903A-ES1 EmwSide 1 etched
SP-03903-B-ES-1 [Artisan Sound Recorders logo] EmwSide 2 etched except "Artisan Sound Recorders logo" stamped
Various ArtistsSoul Man (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Vinyl pressings
Soul Man (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
by Various Artists · 1986
10 pressings8 countriesSoundtrackStage & Screen
Soul Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Man
10 pressings came out in 1986, 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-3903
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
A+M SP03903A-RCA1Side 1 etched
SP-03903-B-RCA-1 [Artisan Sound Recorders logo]Side 2 etched excpet "Artisan Sound Recorders logo" stamped
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-3903
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
(FXAP) SP 3903 A-G1B G1 A4
(FXAP) SP 3903 B-G1A G1 A3
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMA 3903
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Australia
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records L-38681
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
SMX 67443 JL
SMX 67444 R2A JL
Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-3903
- Format
- LP, Compilation
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | A&M Records L-38681First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | Canada | A&M Records SP-3903First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | Germany | A&M Records 393 903-1 / A&M Records LP 393903-1First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1986 | Greece | A&M Records 393903-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | South Africa | A&M Records AMLS 63903First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | UK | A&M Records AMA 3903First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | US | A&M Records SP-3903First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | US | A&M Records SP-3903First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | US | A&M Records SP-3903First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1986 | Japan | A&M Records C28Y3146First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Soul Man3:02
- A2Evolution3:26
- A3Outside4:14
- A4Love And Affection4:32
- A5Eek-Ah-Bo-Static Automatic3:30
- B1Bang Bang Bang (Who's On The Phone)4:12
- B2Totally Academic4:02
- B3Suddenly It's Magic5:04
- B4Black Girls3:26
- B5Sweet Sarah3:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Soul Man are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Soul Man are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Soul Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is A&M Records SP-3903.
How do I tell if my copy of Soul Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-3903, AMA 3903, L-38681, 393 903-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A+M SP03903A-ES1 Emw and SP-03903-B-ES-1 [Artisan Sound Recorders logo] Emw. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Soul Man 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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