Vinyl pressings
by B.J. Thomas · 1970
Most Of All 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.
6 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 4 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.
SPS-586-A-1A SM K STERLINGSide A
SPS 586-B-1A SM K STERLING RLSide B
SPS-586-A-1Ax-1 K STERLINGSide A, etched except STERLING
SPS-586-B-1Axx c K STERLING RLSide B, etched except STERLING
SPS 586-A1B A15451 (printed) STERLINGRunout side A, variant 1
SPS 586-B-1B logo A15451-X (1) (printed) STERLINGRunout side B, variant 1
SPS 586- ̶B̶ A1.B MR △15451 (2) STERLINGRunout side A, variant 2
SPS-586-B-2B MR △15451-X (1) STERLINGRunout side B, variant 2
SPS-586-A- slSide 1 Runout
SPS-586-B-2 slSide 2 Runout
1 SMX 35907 11-13- 2ASide A runout
1 SMX 35908 2ASide B runout
SMX 35907Side A label
SMX 35908Side B label
SPS-586-A-3 <2 in a circle> XT.Side A runout, etched (Variant 1)
SPS-586-B-1G STERLING L3 R6 T2 <2 in a circle>Side B runout, etched. STERLING stamped (Variant 1)
SPS-586-A-3 XT.Side A runout, etched (Variant 2)
SPS-586-B-1G STERLING RL T2Side B runout, etched. STERLING stamped (Variant 2)
LPE-I-268-A·28-/1-7/RRMatrix A, on label
LP-E-I·268-B·28-1-7/RRMatrix B, on 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 | Australia | Scepter Records SJL-933,973 / Scepter Records SJL 933973First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Canada | Scepter Records SPS-586First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Mexico | Scepter Records LPI-268First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Scepter Records SPS-586LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1970 | Canada | Scepter Records SPS-586First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Scepter Records SPS-586First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Scepter Records SPS-586First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Germany | Scepter Records SHA-S 408LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Spain | Discophon (S) 4018LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Scepter Records SPS-586LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1971 | US | Scepter Records SKAO-93742 / Scepter Records 93742LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Trova XT80007LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Brazil | Scepter Records SPS-586 / Top Tape SPS-586LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | South Africa | Scepter Records SGALP 1632LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Scepter Records SPS 586LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
15 vinyl pressings of Most Of All are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Canada, Australia, Mexico. One of them is Scepter Records SPS-586, released December 1970.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SPS-586, SJL-933,973, LPI-268) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SPS-586-A-1A SM K STERLING and SPS 586-B-1A SM K STERLING RL. 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.
