US
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4784
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S1 A&M SP 04784A-S1Runout side 1
S1 A&M SP 04784A-S2Runout side 2
SP-04784-ALabel side 1
SP-04784-BLabel side 2
Bell & JamesOnly Make Believe
Vinyl pressings
Only Make Believe
by Bell & James · 1979
12 pressings7 countriesDiscoFunkSoulFunk / Soul
Only Make Believe was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Only Make Believe
11 pressings came out in 1979, 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.
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4784
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1 A&M SP 04784A-T1Runout side 1
T1 A&M SP 04784B-T1Runout side 2
SP-04784-ALabel side 1
SP-04784-BLabel side 2
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4784
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M SP 04784A-P2Runout side 1
A&M SP 04784B-P4Runout side 2
SP-04784-ALabel side 1
SP-04784-BLabel side 2
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4784
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
A&M SP 04784A-P2Runout side 1
A&M SP 04784B-P4Runout side 2
SP-04784-ALabel side 1
SP-04784-BLabel side 2
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4784
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M SP 04784A-P1Runout side 1
A&M SP 04784B-P5 XRunout side 2
SP-04784-ALabel side 1
SP-04784-BLabel side 2
Argentina
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-8731
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Argentina | A&M Records SP-8731First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Australia | A&M Records SP-4784First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Australia | A&M Records L 37080LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1979 | Brazil | A&M Records 31C 064 63597D / A&M Records SP-4784First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4784First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Netherlands | A&M Records AMLH 64784First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | A&M Records SP-4784First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | A&M Records SP-4784First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | A&M Records SP-4784First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | A&M Records SP-4784First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | A&M Records SP-4784First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Venezuela | A&M Records AMS-5076First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Shakedown5:00
- A2(Babe) You Don't Love Me Like You Should4:15
- A3Only Make Believe5:27
- A4Stay4:29
- B1Say It's Gonna Last Forever4:54
- B2Laughing In The Face Of Love4:12
- B3Nobody Knows It4:31
- B4Fare Thee Well5:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Only Make Believe are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Only Make Believe are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Only Make Believe first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, Argentina, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is A&M Records SP-4784.
How do I tell if my copy of Only Make Believe is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-4784, SP-8731, 31C 064 63597D, AMLH 64784) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S1 A&M SP 04784A-S1 and S1 A&M SP 04784A-S2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Only Make Believe 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.
