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Various – That's Soul 3
1968 · Germany · Atlantic · Vinyl LP Compilation Stereo
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Nov 2, 2026
- MMint
- $12.14
- NMNear Mint
- $10.86
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $8.31
- VGVery Good
- $5.75
- G+Good Plus
- $3.19
- GGood
- $1.92
- FFair
- $1.28
- PPoor
- $0.64
91 copies listed on Discogs from $0.95.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- ST-KMLP-301-A28 679245=2 A ST- KMLP- 301–A 0 1
- Runout — side B
- ST-KMLP-301-BST-KMLP-301- B X[90°rotated] 28 679245 = 2 B 1 PF
- Rights society
- GEMA
- Lacquer Cut At
- Tonstudio Pfanz
- Pressed By
- Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft Pressing Plant
Specifications
- Artist
- Various
- Genre
- Funk / Soul
- Style
- Soul
- Year
- 1968
- Label
- Atlantic, ATCO Records
- Catalog number
- KMLP 301
- Country
- Germany
Tracklist
- A1aMemphis Soul Stew
- A1bI Thank You
- A2aTake Time To Know Her
- A2bStagger Lee
- A3a(Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You've Been Gone
- A3bI'll Never Do You Wrong
- A3cFunky Street
- B1aSoul Finger
- B1bThink
- B2a(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay
- B2bShe's Lookin' Good
- B3aMy Special Prayer
- B3bSoul Meeting
- B3cSweet Inspiration
- Cover [Design]
- J.H. Löffler
About this record
Pressed at Deutsche Grammophon's German facility in 1968, this Atlantic/ATCO compilation carries matrix codes that distinguish it from other Territory pressings—the runout stamps ST-KMLP-301-A and ST-KMLP-301-B confirm the plant and catalogue alignment. The gatefold cover and German-language liner notes mark it as a domestic German release, not a reissue or export variant.
With 2871 collectors holding copies against 63 want-list entries, supply vastly outpaces demand, keeping even Mint examples under 12.28 USD.
What drives its value
The price gradient on this pressing reflects its abundance in the collector market: a Mint copy trades at 12.28 USD, while a Near Mint sits at 10.98 USD—a modest 1.30 USD step. The real drop occurs at VG+, valued at 8.4 USD, and accelerates through VG (5.81 USD) and below.
With 89 copies currently for sale and a lowest asking price of 1 USD, the market is saturated; the 2871 have against 63 want suggests this is a common pressing that most Soul collectors already own or can easily acquire. As a German-market compilation rather than an original mono or early US pressing, it ranks lower in collector hierarchy, explaining why even pristine copies command only low double-digit prices.
Condition matters here only for the premium between Mint and VG+; below that threshold, the record becomes a filler purchase.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify this pressing by the catalogue number KMLP 301 on the label and spine. The dead-wax etchings—ST-KMLP-301-A on side one and ST-KMLP-301-B on side two—confirm Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft as the pressing plant.
The gatefold cover should display German-language liner notes and the main title printed as "That's Soul III" on both labels. Check side B, track 1a for the misspelled "The Bar-Keys" credit (correct spelling is The Bar-Kays) and B3a for the Joe Simon misattribution (the song was written by Wini Scott).
The absence of a barcode is correct for a 1968 German pressing. Grade by examining the vinyl surface under bright light: Mint shows no visible wear; NM may display light dust marks; VG+ allows light surface marks but no audible noise; VG permits light scratches and faint background noise during quiet passages.
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Release notes
Original-Aufnahmen P. 1968
With liner notes in German
Gatefold cover Main title on labels is That's Soul III Artist credit for B1a misspelled "The Bar-Keys" on label
B3a is erroneously credited to Joe Simon, who didn't write it but had a minor hit with the song in 1967. The actual writer is Wini Scott.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
Is this the original 1968 pressing or a reissue?
This is an original 1968 pressing, confirmed by the matrix codes ST-KMLP-301-A and ST-KMLP-301-B and the Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft plant stamp in the dead wax. The gatefold cover and German liner notes indicate it was pressed for the German market during the original release window, not a later reissue.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is estimated at 8.4 USD. This represents a record with light surface marks but no audible distortion during playback. The estimate reflects market data as of the guide's last update; actual sales may vary depending on seller reputation and buyer location.
Why are there so many copies for sale?
With 2871 collectors in the community database holding this record against only 63 who want it, the pressing is common and well-distributed. The 89 copies currently listed for sale reflect low demand relative to supply. German-market compilations from this era were pressed in larger quantities and are less sought after than original US mono or early stereo issues, keeping prices low and inventory high.
What is the lowest price I might find this record at?
The lowest asking price currently recorded is 1 USD, though this likely represents a heavily played or damaged copy. A Mint copy is priced at 12.28 USD in the guide, and a Near Mint at 10.98 USD. Realistic prices for playable copies in fair condition range from 1.94 USD to 5.81 USD depending on grade.
Are there known pressing errors on this release?
Yes. Side B, track 1a credits "The Bar-Keys," which is a misspelling of The Bar-Kays. More significantly, B3a is credited to Joe Simon, but the song was actually written by Wini Scott; Joe Simon recorded a minor hit version in 1967. These errors appear on the label itself and are documented in the release notes, making them part of the pressing's identity rather than defects.