Vinyl pressings
by Wilson Pickett · 1970
In Philadelphia was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
13 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 5 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.
ST.A.701977-AA [MR in circle] LW ^ △15106 AT aB WRunout A, variant 1
ST-A-701978-CC T [MR in circle] ^ △15139 STERLING LHRunout B, variant 1
ST.A.701977-BB MO [MR in circle] AT △15441 aBRunout A, variant 2
ST-A-701978-CC [MR in circle] △15139 STERLING LHRunout B, variant 2
ST.A.701977-A LW AT CNB WRunout Side A
ST-A-701978-C STERLING LHRunout Side B
ST-A-701977 PRLabel Side A
ST-A-701978 PRLabel Side B
ST-A-701977-A-1-1 LW AT AB WRunout side A, variant 1
ST-A-701977-C SM-1-111 Sterling LHRunout side B, variant 1
ST-A-701977-A-1-1 LW AT aB WRunout side A, variant 2
ST-A-701977-C-SM-1-11 STERLING LHRunout side B, variant 2
ST.A.701977-A LW AT CNB WRunout Side A, Etched
ST-A-701978-C STERLINGRunout Side B, Etched [STERLING stamped]
ST-A-701977 PRLabel Side A
ST-A-701978 PRLabel Side B
S T A701977-1A CTH T PRunout Side A, Stamped
S T A701978-1B TRunout Side B, Stamped
ST-A-701977 PRSide A, Printed On Label
ST-A-701978 PRSide B, Printed On Label
ST A701977-1A CTHRunout Side A, Machine Stamped
ST A701978-1A CTHRunout Side B, Machine Stamped
ST-A-701977CTHMatrix Side A Label
ST-A-701978CTHMatrix Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | Atlantic SD 8270First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | France | Atlantic 940 052First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Germany | Atlantic SD 8270First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Atlantic SD 8270First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Atlantic SD 8270First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Atlantic SD 8270First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Atlantic 8270First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1970 | US | Atlantic SD 8270First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Atlantic SD 8270First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Atlantic SD 8270First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Atlantic SD 8270First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Atlantic SD 8270First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Italy | Atlantic ATS ST 06080First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Italy | Atlantic SD 8270LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | UK | Atlantic 2400 026 / Atlantic 2400026LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Europe | Atlantic MOVLP1312LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2015 | Netherlands | Music On Vinyl MOVLP1312LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Atlantic SD 8270 MX162911LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | France | Atlantic 40 099LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 8270LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
25 vinyl pressings of In Philadelphia are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1970 and 2015.
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Italy, Canada, France and more. One of them is Atlantic SD 8270, released August 24, 1970.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SD 8270, 8270, ATS ST 06080, 940 052) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST.A.701977-AA [MR in circle] LW ^ △15106 AT aB W and ST-A-701978-CC T [MR in circle] ^ △15139 STERLING LH. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
