US
August 1977- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records T-543
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
M-543-ASDisc label side I
M-543-BSDisc label side II
Vinyl pressings
Barry White Sings For Someone You Love
by Barry White · 1977
47 pressings27 countriesSoulFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Barry White Sings For Someone You Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Barry White Sings For Someone You Love
39 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 26 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.
US
August 1977- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records T-543
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Press, Gatefold, Opening Locket
- Runout / matrix
M-543-AS XLabel A
S M-543-BS 1CLabel B
US
August 19, 1977- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records T-543
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Press, Gatefold, Opening Locket
- Runout / matrix
1S M-543-AS-1BRunout A etched
1 S M-543-BS 1̶A̶ 1D A10Runout B etched
M-543-ASLabel A
M-543-BSLabel B
US
August 19, 1977- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records T-543
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Press, Gatefold, Opening Locket
- Runout / matrix
T1 M-543-AS-1 C(stamped)Runout A etched
T1 M-543-BS-2 A(stamped)Runout B etched
M-543-ASLabel A
M-543-BSLabel B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records T-543
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Opening Locket
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records T-543
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · No Opening Locket, Santa Maria Press
- Runout / matrix
1 S M-543-AS 1̶A̶ 1DRunout A etched Variant 1
1 S M-543-BS 1̶A̶ 1DRunout B etched Variant 1
1 S M-543-AS-1BRunout A etched Variant 2
1 S M-543-BS 1̶A̶ 1С A4Runout B etched Variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 47 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s45 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Argentina | 20th Century Records 6370-260 / 20th Century Records 5128First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Argentina | 20th Century Records 6370 260First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Australia | 20th Century Records L-36310First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Australia | 20th Century Records T 543First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Austria | 20th Century Records 6370 262First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Brazil | 20th Century Records 6370 260First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | 20th Century Records 9209-543First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Colombia | 20th Century Records 6370260First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | 20th Century Records STEC 263First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | 20th Century Records 6370 262First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Greece | 20th Century Records 6370 262 / Phonogram 6370 262First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Greece | 20th Century Records 6370 262 / Phonogram 6370 262LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1977 | Italy | 20th Century Records 6370 262First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | 20th Century Records GP 532First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Mexico | 20th Century Records GX 01-957First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Brazil | Atlas 812 272-1 9LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Europe | 20th Century Records 0602567664246 / Universal Music Enterprises 0602567664246LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Playing Your Game, Baby7:12
- A2It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next To Me7:00
- A3You're So Good, You're Bad6:15
- B1I Never Thought I'd Fall In Love With You4:48
- B2You Turned My Whole World Around7:49
- B3Oh, What A Night For Dancing3:48
- B4Of All The Guys In The World3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Barry White Sings For Someone You Love are there?
47 vinyl pressings of Barry White Sings For Someone You Love are listed here, from 27 countries, released between 1977 and 2018.
When was Barry White Sings For Someone You Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Portugal, South Africa and more. One of them is 20th Century Records T-543, released August 1977.
How do I tell if my copy of Barry White Sings For Someone You Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T-543, BTH 8004, ML 4134, 6370-260) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M-543-AS and M-543-BS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Barry White Sings For Someone You Love on vinyl worth?
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.
