Vinyl pressings
by 100 Proof Aged In Soul · 1969
Somebody's Been Sleeping was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
16 pressings came out in 1969, 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.
P Z0304A1-9 HDHSS1 3 DENNISEtched Side A, except P & 3 stamped
P 81002A2-8 HDHSS1 3 DENNISEtched Side B, except P & 3 stamped
Z0304A1Side A Label
81002A2Side B Label
Z0304A1-6 HDHSSI IIIIIT DENNISRunout, etched, side A
81002A2-7 HDHSSI IT DENNISRunout, etched, side B
Z0304A1Label, Side A
81002A2Label, Side B
Z0304A1-4 HDH TIII LTH DENNISEtched Side A
81002A2-1 HDH LTH DENNISEtched Side B
Z0304A1Side A Label
81002A2Side B Label
Z0304A1-7 HDHSSI DENNIS CpSide A [Etched]
81002A2-6 HDHSSI LTH 1 DENNIS CpSide B [Etched]
Z0304A1Side A [Label]
81002A2Side B [Label]
P Z0304A1-9 HDHSS1 3 DENNISEtched Side A, except P & 3 stamped
P 81002A2-8 HDHSS1 3 DENNISEtched Side B, except P & 3 stamped
Z0304A1Side A Label
81002A2Side B Label
Z0304A1-7 HDHSSI 3 DENNISEtched Side A
81002A2-6 HDHSSI LTH 4 DENNISEtched Side B
Z0304A1Side A Label
81002A2Side 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Argentina | Hot Wax HS 7004First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Australia | Hot Wax HWK-3969First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Jamaica | Hot Wax HS 7004First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Jamaica | Hot Wax HS 7004First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Hot Wax HS 7004First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Hot Wax HWK-3969First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | Hot Wax HWX 102First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | Hot Wax HWX 102First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | UK | Hot Wax HWX 102First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | Hot Wax HS 7004First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1969 | US | Hot Wax HS 7004First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1969 | US | Hot Wax HS 7004First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1969 | US | Hot Wax HS 7004First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Hot Wax HS 7004First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1969 | US | Hot Wax HS 7004First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | Buddah Records Hot Wax 7004X7" | 7" |
| 1970 | France | Hot Wax 2C 006-91.916 M / Hot Wax 2C 006-91916 M7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Japan | Hot Wax QR-27857", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Scandinavia | Hot Wax HWX 1027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Scandinavia | Hot Wax HWX 1027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | Hot Wax HWX 1087", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | UK | Hot Wax HWX 1087", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | Hot Wax HWX 1087", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| 1971 | UK | Hot Wax HWX 1087", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Cardinal International C. 32007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Brazil | Hot Wax CS 182 / Top Tape CS 1827", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | Hot Wax BF 180257", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | Germany | Taunus Ton Technik BF 180257", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | South Africa | Hot Wax HSJ 3037", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | US | Hot Wax HS 70047", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
31 vinyl pressings of Somebody's Been Sleeping are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1969 and 1971.
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Hot Wax HS 7004.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HS 7004, HWX 102, HWK-3969) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P Z0304A1-9 HDHSS1 3 DENNIS and P 81002A2-8 HDHSS1 3 DENNIS. 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.
