UK
March 13, 1981- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS A1046
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
CBSS A-1046 A2Runout, Etched, A side
CBS S A-1046 B1Runout, Etched, B side
<Runout, Stamped, A side
CBS A1046 A*Label, Side A
Vinyl pressings
How 'Bout Us
by Champaign · 1981
31 pressings16 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
How 'Bout Us was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 How 'Bout Us
26 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 16 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
March 13, 1981- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS A1046
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Injection Mould Labels
- Runout / matrix
CBSS A-1046 A2 tim tomRunout side A etched variant 1
CBS S A-1046 B1Runout side B etched variant 1
CBSS A-1046 A2 tim tom 27 CRunout side A etched variant 2
CBS- S.A-1046. B-1 D G 1Runout side B etched variant 2
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS A 12 1046
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CBSS A12-1046 A1 timtom ⋀Runout, side A
CBS S A12-1046 B1 TY ⋀Runout, side B
UK
March 13, 1981- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS A1046
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo, 45 RPM
US
January 1981- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 11-11433
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-168078 1A Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOL SA side, runout
ZSS-168102 1B Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOL SB side, runout
ZSS 168078A side, label
ZSS 168102B side, label
US
January 1981- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 11-11433
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-168078-1C ; MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallySide A runout
ZSS-168079-1D ; MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallySide B runout
ZSS 168078Side A label
ZSS 168079Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 31 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | CBS BA 222804First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Australia | CBS BA 222804First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Brazil | CBS 43.502First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Canada | Columbia 11-11433First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1981 | Costa Rica | CBS 12451First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Europe | CBS CBSA 1046 / CBS A-1046First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | France | CBS A-1046 / CBS CBS A 1046First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Germany | CBS A-1046 / CBS CBS A 1046First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Ireland | CBS CBSA 1046First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Italy | CBS CBS A - 1046 / CBS CBS A 1046First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1981 | Jamaica | Columbia 11-11433First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1981 | Jamaica | Columbia 11-11433First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | New Zealand | CBS BA 222804First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | South Africa | CBS SSC 5172First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Spain | CBS CBSA 1046First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Columbia 13-03132 / Collectables 13-031327", Reissue | 7", Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia 13-054707", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia 13-05470 / Collectables 13-054707", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AHow 'Bout Us4:34
- BSpinnin'3:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of How 'Bout Us are there?
31 vinyl pressings of How 'Bout Us are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1981 and 1985.
When was How 'Bout Us first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, US, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is CBS CBS A1046, released March 13, 1981.
How do I tell if my copy of How 'Bout Us is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS A1046, CBS A 12 1046, 11-11433, 07SP 537) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CBSS A-1046 A2 and CBS S A-1046 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is How 'Bout Us 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.
