UK & Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZL72615
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DM B- 9223 A 1/8-87 CRunout side A
DM B- 9223 B 1/8-87Runout side B
Wilson PickettAmerican Soul Man
Vinyl pressings
American Soul Man
by Wilson Pickett · 1987
10 pressings7 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
American Soul Man 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 American Soul Man
10 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 7 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Motown 6244ML
- Format
- LP, Album
US
August 1987- Label and catalog number
- Motown 6244ML
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
6244-MLA-15A YXV #12 100Side A runout
6244-MLB-15A YZV #12 100Side B runout
6244MLASide A label
6244MLBSide B label
Brazil
1987- Label and catalog number
- Motown 140.8008
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
RCA 140.8008--A 1S Λ 2...Runout side A
RCA 140.8008--B 1S Λ 1...Runout side B
140.8008-ALabel side A
140.8008-BLabel side B
Brazil
1987- Label and catalog number
- Motown 140.8008
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
RCA 140.8008--A 1S A 1Runout side A
RCA 140.8008--B 1S A 1Runout side B
140.8008-ALabel side A
140.8008-BLabel side B
Canada
1987- Label and catalog number
- Motown MOT-6244
- Format
- LP, Album
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Brazil | Motown 140.8008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Brazil | Motown 140.8008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Canada | Motown MOT-6244First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Costa Rica | Motown 1015000First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Japan | Motown RMTL-8052First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Japan | Motown RMTL-8052First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | South Africa | Motown TMC 5524First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | UK & Europe | Motown ZL72615First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | Motown 6244MLFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | Motown 6244MLFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1A Thing Called Love4:09
- A2When Your Heart Speaks5:04
- A3Love Never Let Me Down3:59
- A4A Man Of Value4:06
- A5(I Wanna) Make Love To You4:02
- B1In The Midnight Hour6:22
- B2Don't Turn Away4:27
- B3Just Let Her Know4:28
- B4Can't Stop Now4:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of American Soul Man are there?
10 vinyl pressings of American Soul Man are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was American Soul Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK & Europe, US, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Motown ZL72615.
How do I tell if my copy of American Soul Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZL72615, 6244ML, 140.8008, MOT-6244) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM B- 9223 A 1/8-87 C and DM B- 9223 B 1/8-87. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is American 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.
