US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66439
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
IM-6750-SA side - label
IM-6751-SB side - label
IM-6750-S-4 Ⓢ 19636 [Mirrored] B.K.
IM-6751-S-2 19670 [Mirrored] MD
Dennis YostThe Funniest Thing / Nobody Loves You But Me
Vinyl pressings
The Funniest Thing / Nobody Loves You But Me
by Dennis Yost · 1970
11 pressings7 countriesSoft RockRockPop
The Funniest Thing was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 The Funniest Thing
8 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 6 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66439-S
- Format
- 7", Single
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66439
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
IM-6750-S-II(X8015)A side - runout (etched)
IM-6571-S-II(X8016)B side - runout (etched)
IM-6750-SA side - label
IM-6751-SB side - label
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LBF 15357
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1970- Label and catalog number
- Imperial IRK-3630
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Brazil
1970- Label and catalog number
- Liberty FC-55063
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Imperial IRK-3630First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Brazil | Liberty FC-55063First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Canada | Imperial IM. 66439First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Mexico | United Artists Records UA-014 / Musart UA-014First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | UK | Liberty LBF 15357First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Imperial 66439First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Imperial 66439-SFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | US | Imperial 66439First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Liberty 664397", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Liberty 15 3487", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Imperial 664397", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AThe Funniest Thing2:35
- BNobody Loves You But Me3:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Funniest Thing are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Funniest Thing are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was The Funniest Thing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Imperial 66439.
How do I tell if my copy of The Funniest Thing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 66439, 66439-S, LBF 15357, IRK-3630) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IM-6750-S and IM-6751-S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Funniest Thing 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.