Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1C K 060-20 1871 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Vinyl pressings
Something So Strong
by Crowded House · 1986
19 pressings10 countriesPop RockRock
Something So Strong 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 Something So Strong
2 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year. 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.
Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1C 006-20 1872 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2018727-A1Runout side A
2018727-B1Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Europe | Capitol Records 1C K 060-20 1871 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Capitol Records 1C 006-20 1872 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Canada | Capitol Records B-56957", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Ireland | Capitol Records CL 4567", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | New Zealand | Capitol Records F 5695 / Capitol Records B-56957", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | New Zealand | Capitol Records GOOD 17912", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Philippines | Capitol Records CAP-45-735 / Capitol Records 56957", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Portugal | Capitol Records 20187277", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Capitol Records V-1529212", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | US | Capitol Records SPRO-999112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Capitol Records P-B-5695 / Capitol Records B-56957", Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Capitol Records B-56957", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Capitol Records B-56957", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1987 | Australia | Capitol Records CP 19457", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australia | Capitol Records CP 19457", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASomething So Strong2:51
- BI Walk Away3:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Something So Strong are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Something So Strong are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Something So Strong first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Europe. One of them is Capitol Records 1C K 060-20 1871 6.
How do I tell if my copy of Something So Strong is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C K 060-20 1871 6, 1C 006-20 1872 7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Something So Strong 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.
