US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Chess LPS-1499
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR4S-6120-1A 14215 LPS-1499 S-1 I A1Runout A
SR4S-6121-1 LPS-1499 S-2 14216 ⨱ D3 IRunout B
14215 SR4S-6120Label A
14216 SR4S-6121Label B
Vinyl pressings
Unbelievable
by Billy Stewart · 1965
27 pressings11 countriesSoulVocalFunk / SoulPop
Unbelievable was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Unbelievable
13 pressings came out in 1965, 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Chess LP-1499
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Chess LP-1499
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Terre Haute
- Runout / matrix
XCTV121415-1BStamped Side 1
XCTV121416-1BStamped Side 2
LP 1499 A-Etched Side 1
LP 1499-BEtched Side 2
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Chess LP 1499Chess LP-1499
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
14215Side One Label
14216Side Two Label
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Chess LPS-1499
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Blue Fade Label
- Runout / matrix
XCSV121417-1D
XCSV121418-1C-
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Chess LP-1499
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | Chess LP-1499 / Chess CLP-1499First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Canada | Chess CLPS-1499First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Canada | Chess CLPS-1499First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Chile | Chess LP-139First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | UK | Chess CRL 4523 / Chess CRL.4523First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1965 | US | Chess LPS-1499First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Chess LP-1499First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Chess LP-1499First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Chess LP-1499First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1965 | US | Chess LP 1499 / Chess LP-1499First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Chess LPS-1499First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Chess LP-1499First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1965 | US | Chess LP-1499First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Chess International PAR S-550LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Chess LP-1499LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Argentina | Chess CH 2155LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Chess HJC-191LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | Sweden | Spotlight SPO-111LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Bellaphon BLPS 19038 / Chess BLPS 19038LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Chess CH 1499 / Chess LPS-1499LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Chess LPS-1499LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Summertime4:12
- A2Foggy Day4:15
- A3Teach Me Tonight4:58
- A4Canadian Sunset2:48
- A5Time After Time2:37
- A6Misty3:15
- B1Moon River3:55
- B2My Funny Valentine3:59
- B3Love Is Here To Stay2:52
- B4That Old Black Magic3:10
- B5Almost Like Being In Love2:18
- B6Over The Rainbow3:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Unbelievable are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Unbelievable are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1965 and 1973.
When was Unbelievable first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Canada, Chile. One of them is Chess LPS-1499.
How do I tell if my copy of Unbelievable is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPS-1499, LP-1499, LP 1499, CRL 4523) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SR4S-6120-1A 14215 LPS-1499 S-1 I A1 and SR4S-6121-1 LPS-1499 S-2 14216 ⨱ D3 I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Unbelievable 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.
