US
1969- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS 6704
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
UAS-6704-ASide 1, etched.
UAS-6704-BSide 2, etched.
Bobby Goldsboro"Today"
Vinyl pressings
"Today"
by Bobby Goldsboro · 1969
15 pressings10 countriesSoft RockPop
"Today" was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 "Today"
11 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 8 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS 6704
- Format
- LP, Album · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
UAS_6704_A_1 B1 KD ISide A stamped [KD etched]
UAS_6704_B_1 I+ Λ3Side B stamped [+ etched]
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS 6704
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
UAS 6704-1 KDRunout etched side A
UAS 6704-2Runout etched side B
UK
October 1969- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS 29008
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAL 29008
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records SUAL-933,378
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | United Artists Records SUAL-933,378First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Canada | United Artists Records UAS 6704First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | Colombia | United Artists Records 215069 / Discos Fuentes 215069First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Germany | United Artists Records UAS 6704 / United Artists Records UAS 29 008 IFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | New Zealand | United Artists Records SUAL-933,378First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Peru | United Artists Records UAS 6704First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | UK | United Artists Records UAL 29008First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | US | United Artists Records UAS 6704First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | United Artists Records UAS 6704First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | United Artists Records UAS 6704First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | United Artists Records SKAO-91986LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1969 | UK | United Artists Records UAS 29008First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | United Artists Records UAM 20051 / United Artists Records UAM-20051LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Colombia | United Artists Records 315069LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Venezuela | United Artists Records UAS-6704LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Glad She's A Woman2:48
- A2Richer Men Than I2:57
- A3The World I Used To Know2:35
- A4Tomorrow Is Forgotten2:14
- A5You're Here2:23
- A6What A Wonderful World1:58
- B1I'm A Drifter3:23
- B2Woman Without Love3:03
- B3Today3:13
- B4Ain't That Livin'3:11
- B5Say It's Not Over3:25
- B6Hoboes And Kings3:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of "Today" are there?
15 vinyl pressings of "Today" are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was "Today" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is United Artists Records UAS 6704.
How do I tell if my copy of "Today" is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UAS 6704, UAS 29008, UAL 29008, SUAL-933,378) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, UAS-6704-A and UAS-6704-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is "Today" 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.
