Aretha Franklin — Lady Soul
Known pressings
15 distinct releases are catalogued for this album. Year, country, label and catalogue number are what identify a pressing — match all four before you buy.
| Year | Country | Label | Catalogue # | Format |
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| 1968 | FR | Atlantic | 0920 033 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1968 | US | Atlantic | SD 8176 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1988 | FR | Atlantic | 781 818-2 | CD |
| 1988 | XE | Atlantic | 7567-81818-2 | CD |
| 1995 | US | BMG Direct, Rhino | D121585, R2 71933 | CD |
| 1995 | US | Rhino | R2 71933 | CD |
| 1995 | XE | Rhino | 8122-71933-2 | CD |
| 1998 | JP | Atlantic | AMCY-2717 | HDCD |
| 2004 | ES | Atlantic | 7567-81818-2 | CD |
| 2008 | — | Rhino Atlantic | — | Digital Media — with bonus selections |
| 2012 | GB | Rhino Atlantic | — | Digital Media |
| 2012 | XE | Atlantic | 8122797163 | 12" Vinyl — Reissue, Stereo, 180 Gram |
| 2012 | XW | Rhino Atlantic | — | Digital Media |
| 2013 | DZ | Rhino Atlantic | — | Digital Media |
| 2018 | US | Rhino | R1 8176 | 12" Vinyl |
What to hunt
Ten editions worth chasing for this album, from the original first pressing to promo and audiophile issues.
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Original first pressing Vinyl
Aretha Franklin "Lady Soul" first press original vinyl
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Early country pressing Vinyl
Aretha Franklin "Lady Soul" early pressing vinyl
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Promo / white label Vinyl
Aretha Franklin "Lady Soul" promo white label vinyl
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Limited / numbered edition Vinyl
Aretha Franklin "Lady Soul" limited numbered vinyl
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Audiophile pressing Vinyl
Aretha Franklin "Lady Soul" audiophile vinyl pressing
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Early CD pressing CD
Aretha Franklin "Lady Soul" first press early CD
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Japan pressing CD
Aretha Franklin "Lady Soul" Japan CD pressing
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West Germany / early Europe pressing CD
Aretha Franklin "Lady Soul" West Germany early CD pressing
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Promo / sample CD CD
Aretha Franklin "Lady Soul" promo sample CD
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Audiophile / limited CD CD
Aretha Franklin "Lady Soul" audiophile limited CD