US
November 5, 1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown 6026ML
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
6026ML-A-15A NP D12Side A runout, etched
6026ML-B-15B OZNP D12 JM D12Side B runout, etched
6026MLASide A label, bracketed
6026MLBSide B label, bracketed
Vinyl pressings
Himself
by Bill Cosby · 1982
17 pressings5 countriesComedyNon-Music
Himself was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Himself
9 pressings came out in 1982, 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.
US
November 5, 1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown 6026ML
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
6026ML-A-15A ZNP BNKSide A runout, etched, variant 1
6026ML-B-15B O ZNP JM BNKSide B runout, etched, variant 1
6026ML-A-15A ZNP S-13 BNKSide A runout, etched, variant 2
6026ML-B-15B O ZNP S-13 JM BNKSide B runout, etched, variant 2
US
November 5, 1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown 6026ML
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
6026ML-A-15B ZNP JMSide A runout, etched
6026ML-B-15A ZNP JMSide B runout, etched
6026MLASide A label
6026MLBSide B label
US
November 5, 1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown 6026ML
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6026ML-A-15B ZNP D12 JMSide A runout
6026ML-B-15A ZNP D12 JM D12Side B runout
6026MLASide A label
6026MLBSide B label
US
November 5, 1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown 6026ML
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
6026ML-A-15B ZNPSide 1 Etched
6026ML-B-15B ZNPSide 2 Etched
(6026MLA)Side 1 Label
(6026MLB)Side 2 Label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Motown 6026ML
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
6026ML-A-15AB ZNP S13 JM BNKSide A runout, etched
6026ML-B-15B ZNP S13 JM BNKSide B runout, etched
6026MLASide A label
6026MLBSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australasia | Motown 6026MLFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | Motown M 6026 / Motown MLM 6026LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1982 | South Africa | Motown TMC 5487First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Motown 6026MLFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Canada | Motown M 6026First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Motown 6026MLFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Motown 6026MLLP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1982 | US | Motown 6026MLLP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1982 | US | Motown 6026MLFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Motown 6026MLFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Motown 6026MLFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Motown 6026MLFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | Motown 5364MLLP, Repress | LP, Repress |
| 1985 | US | Motown 5364MLBLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | Australia & New Zealand | Motown 6026 MLLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Motown 5364MLLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Motown 2813MLLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1The Dentist6:06
- A2Natural Childbirth8:18
- A3Brain Damage4:20
- A4Kill The Boy4:08
- B1Chocolate Cake For Breakfast7:50
- B2Same Thing Happens Every Night3:25
- B3The Grandparents7:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Himself are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Himself are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1982 and 1985.
When was Himself first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, Canada, Australasia, South Africa. One of them is Motown 6026ML, released November 5, 1982.
How do I tell if my copy of Himself is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6026ML, M 6026, TMC 5487) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6026ML-A-15A NP D12 and 6026ML-B-15B OZNP D12 JM D12. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Himself 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.
