US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Cream CR-1006
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CR1006ARunout, side A
CR1006ARunout, side B
CR-1006-ACenter label, side A
CR-1006-BCenter label, side B
Brenton WoodCome Softly
Vinyl pressings
Come Softly
by Brenton Wood · 1977
14 pressings10 countriesFunk / Soul
Come Softly was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Come Softly
11 pressings came out in 1977, 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Cream CR-1006
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CR1006ARunout, side A
CR1006BRunout, side B
CR-1006-ACenter label, side A
CR-1006-BCenter label, side B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Cream CR-1006
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Cream CR-1006
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
CR1006ARunout, side A
CR1006ARunout, side B
CR-1006-ACenter label, side A
CR-1006-BCenter label, side B
Argentina
1977- Label and catalog number
- Cream CR-80.001
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Cream INT 153.703
- 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Argentina | Cream CR-80.001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Cream INT 153.703First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Israel | Cream CR-1006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Italy | Cream CR-17002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Cream VIP-6471First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Cream VIP-6471First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Cream CR-1006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Cream CR-1006First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Cream CR-1006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Cream CR-1006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Venezuela | Cream LPS 88883First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Brazil | Cream 3.48-404-001LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | France | Cream CR. 8533LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Portugal | Cream CRAT 1006LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Number One3:31
- A2Come Softly To Me4:10
- A3Just Like The First Time3:50
- A4Love Is Free4:30
- B1Rock You To Your Socks3:08
- B2You're Everything I Need3:12
- B3I Couldn't Stop Loving You3:27
- B4Rainin' Love (You Gotta Feel It)2:43
- B5In For The Night3:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Come Softly are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Come Softly are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1977 and 1979.
When was Come Softly first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, Argentina, Germany, Israel and more. One of them is Cream CR-1006.
How do I tell if my copy of Come Softly is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CR-1006, CR-80.001, INT 153.703, CR-17002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CR1006A and CR1006A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Come Softly 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.
