US
1980- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS-1-3077RSO 2394 271
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Presswell
- Runout / matrix
RS13077-AS-PWZ (PR)Side A runout
RS13077-BS-PWZ (PR) PSide B runout
RS- 1-3077-AS 2394 271Side A label
RS- 1-3077-BS 2394 271Side B label
Curtis MayfieldSomething To Believe In
Vinyl pressings
Something To Believe In
by Curtis Mayfield · 1980
15 pressings8 countriesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
Something To Believe In was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 To Believe In
13 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 8 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS-1-3077
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
T1 RS 13077-CT1-ASSide 1 Runout Etched
T1 RS 13077-BS-CT1Side 2 Runout Etched
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS-1-3077
- Format
- LP, Album · PRC Richmond IN
- Runout / matrix
RS 13077 AS - PRC - R2 - 1 - 1Etched Side A
RS 13077 BS - PRC - R1 - 1 - 1Etched Side B
RS-1-3077 ASLabel Side A
RS-1-3077 BSLabel Side B
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS-1-3077
- Format
- LP, Album · PRC Compton CA
- Runout / matrix
RS 13077-AS-CMPI-I-IEtched Side A
RS 13077-BS-CMPI PRC-C-1Etched Side B
RS-1-3077 AS 2394 271Label Side A
RS-1-3077 BS 2394 271Label Side B
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS-1-3077
- Format
- LP, Album · First PRC Compton press
- Runout / matrix
RS 13077-AS-CMPI-I-I g+Etched Side A
RS 13077-BS-CMPI PRC-C-1 -8-Etched Side B
RS-1-3077 AS 2394 271Label Side A
RS-1-3077 BS 2394 271Label Side B
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- RSO RS-1-3077
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
TI RS 13077-CT1-AS AEtched Side A
T I RS 13077 BS - CT 3 I BEtched Side B
(RS-1-3077 AS)Label Side A
(RS-1-3077 BS)Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | RSO 2394 271First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Jamaica | RSO RS-1-3077First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Scandinavia | RSO 2394 271First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | South Africa | RSO 2394 271First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Spain | RSO 23 94 271First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | RSO 2394-271First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | RSO RS-1-3077 / RSO 2394 271First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | RSO RS-1-3077First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | RSO RS-1-3077First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | RSO RS-1-3077First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | RSO RS-1-3077First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | RSO RS-1-3077First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Zimbabwe | RSO 2394 271First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | US | Curtom CUR 2005 LPLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1989 | US | Curtom CUR 2005LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Love Me, Love Me Now7:56
- A2Never Let Me Go3:07
- A3Tripping Out6:59
- B1People Never Give Up5:50
- B2It's Alright3:53
- B3Something To Believe In4:45
- B4Never Stop Loving Me3:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Something To Believe In are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Something To Believe In are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1980 and 1989.
When was Something To Believe In first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, UK, France, Jamaica and more. One of them is RSO RS-1-3077.
How do I tell if my copy of Something To Believe In is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RS-1-3077, 2394-271, 2394 271, 23 94 271) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RS13077-AS-PWZ (PR) and RS13077-BS-PWZ (PR) P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Something To Believe In 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.
