UK
July 1986- Label and catalog number
- Food FOOD 7TFood 248 684-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
FOOD 7 T A//2 ▽420 R 11 2 ⚝ toneA-Side runout, stamped / etched
FOOD 7 T B//3 ▽420 V 1 2B-Side runout, stamped
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Vinyl pressings
Somebody
by Brilliant · 1986
13 pressings4 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Somebody was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Somebody
13 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
UK
July 1986- Label and catalog number
- Food FOOD 7Food 248 685-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
FOOD 7 A//2▽ 420 R 11 1 toneA-Side runout, stamped / etched
FOOD 7 B//1▽420 V 11 1B-Side runout, stamped
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- WEA SAM 297
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
SAM 297 A//1▽420 R 1 1 2Side A stamped
SAM 297 B//1▽420 R 1 1 2 Tone ( star of David image )Side B stamped,etched
SAM 297 ALabel, Side A
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 0-86788
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SRC ST DM 50035-50200-1 1-1 ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.A-Side Runout Etching
SRC ST DM 50153-50152-1 1-1 ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.B-Side Runout Etching
ST-DM-50035/50200-SPA-Side Label
ST-DM-50153/50152-SPB-Side Label
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 0-86771
- Format
- 12"
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic DMD 965
- Format
- 12", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Europe | WEA 248 684-0 / Food 248 684-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Europe | WEA 248 685-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Spain | WEA 248685-7 / Food 248685-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Spain | WEA 248685-7First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Spain | WEA 248684-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | WEA SAM 297First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Atlantic DMD 981First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Atlantic 0-86788First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1986 | US | Atlantic 0-86771First year12" | 12" |
| 1986 | US | Atlantic 7-89367First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Atlantic DMD 965First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | Food FOOD 7T / Food 248 684-0First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Food FOOD 7 / Food 248 685-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Somebody (12" Mix)
- A2Somebody (7" Mix)
- B1The Burning Necklace
- B2Love Is War (Instrumental)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Somebody are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Somebody are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Somebody first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US, Europe, Spain. One of them is Food FOOD 7T, released July 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of Somebody is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FOOD 7T, FOOD 7, SAM 297, 0-86788) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FOOD 7 T A//2 ▽420 R 11 2 ⚝ tone and FOOD 7 T B//3 ▽420 V 1 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Somebody 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.