US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Avco Embassy AVE-4515
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Della ReeseCompared To What
Vinyl pressings
Compared To What
by Della Reese · 1969
10 pressings5 countriesFunkFunk / Soul
Compared To What was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Compared To What
7 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 2 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Avco Embassy AVE-4515
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Avco Embassy AVE-4515
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Avco Embassy AVE-4515
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Avco Embassy AVE-4515
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Avco Embassy AVE-4515
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
1113-1-A-A RRunout A
1097-1-E RRunout 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.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | Avco Embassy AVE-4515First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | Avco Embassy AVE-4515First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | US | Avco Embassy AVE-4515First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Avco Embassy AVE-4515First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | US | Avco Embassy AVE-4515First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | Avco Embassy AVE-4515First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | US | Avco Embassy AVE-4515First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Avco Embassy AVK-34397", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Brazil | Avco Embassy AVCS-14.0107", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Spain | Avco Embassy MO 7837", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ACompared To What2:55
- BGames People Play5:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Compared To What are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Compared To What are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was Compared To What first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Canada. One of them is Avco Embassy AVE-4515.
How do I tell if my copy of Compared To What is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AVE-4515) 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 Compared To What 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.
