Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records V 75111Capitol Records V-75111
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
V-75111-A-1A-2Z: DM-3Side A runout
V-75111-B-1A-2Z: DM-3Side B runout
Vinyl pressings
Some People
by Belouis Some · 1984
45 pressings14 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Some People was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Some People
1 pressing came out in 1984, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 45 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s43 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Canada | Capitol Records V 75111 / Capitol Records V-75111First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Greece | Parlophone 609912", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | Australia | Parlophone A-1547 / Parlophone A.15477", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Australia & New Zealand | Parlophone ED 12612" | 12" |
| 1985 | Australia & New Zealand | Parlophone ED 12612", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Canada | Capitol Records B-54927", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Ecuador | EMI 102-01677", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1985 | Ecuador | EMI-Odeon, S.A. S-38009-O-D-45 / Parlophone 102-01677", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Europe | Parlophone 1C K 060 20 0719 6 / Parlophone 1C K 060-20 0719 612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Parlophone 1A 006-20 0720 7 / Parlophone 006-20 0720 77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Parlophone 1C 006-20 0720 7 / Parlophone 1C 006 20 0720 77", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | Parlophone 1567326 / Pathé Marconi EMI 156732612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | France | Parlophone 20122577", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Parlophone 20122577", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Greece | EMI 052-2007196 / Parlophone 052-200719612", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Portugal | EMI 20072077", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SPRO-9440-9441 / Capitol Records SPRO 9440/944112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
Tracklist
- ASome People4:00
- BWalk Away3:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Some People are there?
45 vinyl pressings of Some People are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1984 and 1986.
When was Some People first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Canada. One of them is Capitol Records V 75111.
How do I tell if my copy of Some People is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V 75111) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V-75111-A-1A-2Z: DM-3 and V-75111-B-1A-2Z: DM-3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Some People 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.
