Europe
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLH 68501
- Format
- LP, Album
David KubinecSome Things Never Change
Vinyl pressings
Some Things Never Change
by David Kubinec · 1978
10 pressings5 countriesClassic RockRock
Some Things Never Change was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Some Things Never Change
6 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 3 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLH 68501
- Format
- LP, Album · Red Vinyl
- Runout / matrix
AMLH 68501 A1 A&M E KUBINEC A K13-D (Trumpet) ⨞23809 III⇀Side A
AMLH 68501 B1 A&M G KUBINEC B KB-B 1 (Trumpet) ⨞23809-X III⇀Side B
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLH 68501
- Format
- LP, Album · Black Vinyl
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLH 68501
- Format
- LP, Album · Red Vinyl
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4766
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4766A&M Records SP•4766
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
A&M SP5269-M3 INT Can. △24261Runout Side A
SP-4766-B A&M SP5270-M1 (MR) Can. △24261-XRunout Side B
SP-5269Label Side A
SP-5270Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4766First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4766 / A&M Records SP•4766First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Europe | A&M Records AMLH 68501First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | A&M Records AMLH 68501First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | UK | A&M Records AMLH 68501First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | A&M Records AMLH 68501First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4766LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-6040LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-6040LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | A&M Records SP-4766LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Another Lone Ranger3:45
- A2Some Things Never Change4:05
- A3Love In THe First Degree3:00
- A4Comin' Home3:50
- A5Out In The Rain4:30
- B1Sit On It3:10
- B2Line Shooter2:50
- B3On The Edge Of The Floor4:05
- B4Tear Myself Away2:15
- B5The Elf Sires5:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Some Things Never Change are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Some Things Never Change are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Some Things Never Change first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Europe, UK, Canada. One of them is A&M Records AMLH 68501.
How do I tell if my copy of Some Things Never Change is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMLH 68501, SP-4766) 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 Some Things Never Change 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.