US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-4082
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
12929-45 2 ꟻRunout Side A
12928-45 5 ꟻRunout Side B
(12929)Label A
(12928)Label B
Buddy KnoxSomebody Touched Me
Vinyl pressings
Somebody Touched Me
by Buddy Knox · 1958
11 pressings7 countriesRock & RollRock
Somebody Touched Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Touched Me
9 pressings came out in 1958, the album's first year, in 5 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
1958- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-4082
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
12929-45 ② △22738Runout A
12928-45 △22737Runout B
12929Label side A
12928Label side B
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-4082
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
US
June 1958- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-4082
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
12929-45 5Runout A
12930-45 5Runout B
12929Label A
12928Label B
UK
1958- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 45-DB 4180
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7XR 12928 45
7XR 12929 45
Australia
1958- Label and catalog number
- Roulette RS-015
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Australia | Roulette RS-015First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Canada | Apex 76315First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | Canada | Apex 9-76315First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | Netherlands | Roulette RL-4082First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | UK | Columbia 45-DB 4180First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | US | Roulette R-4082First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | US | Roulette R-4082First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1958 | US | Roulette R-4082First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1958 | US | Roulette R-4082First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | Roulette R 40827", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Scandinavia | Sonet T 70257", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASomebody Touched Me2:18
- BC'mon Baby2:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Somebody Touched Me are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Somebody Touched Me are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Somebody Touched Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Roulette R-4082.
How do I tell if my copy of Somebody Touched Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R-4082, 45-DB 4180, RS-015, 76315) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12929-45 2 ꟻ and 12928-45 5 ꟻ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Somebody Touched Me 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.