US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T-1296Capitol Records T1296
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
- T1-1296-D3 "anvil"Side A, stamped
- T2-1296-N2 "anvil"Side B, stamped
Dinah ShoreSomebody Loves Me
Vinyl pressings
Somebody Loves Me
by Dinah Shore · 1959
12 pressings5 countriesVocalPop
Somebody Loves Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Somebody Loves Me
3 pressings came out in 1959, 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
1959- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T-1296
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
- T-1-1296-D3" #2 ["anvil" stamp]Side A, stamped
- T-2-1296-N1" ["anvil" stamp]Side B, stamped
UK
1959- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 1296
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | UK | Capitol Records ST 1296First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Capitol Records T-1296First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1959 | US | Capitol Records T-1296 / Capitol Records T1296First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-1296, ST1296LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | France | Capitol Records T 1296LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | UK | Capitol Records T 1296LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Capitol Records ST-1296LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Japan | Capitol Records ECJ-50068LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | Japan | Capitol Records ECJ-50068LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records T-1296LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | World Record Club T-429LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | UK | World Record Club ST 429LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1It's Easy To Remember3:37
- A2East Of The Sun2:57
- A3I Hadn't Anyone Till You2:34
- A4When I Grow Too Old To Dream3:03
- A5Something To Remember You By3:29
- B1aMedley: Remember4:48
- B1bAll Alone
- B1cAlways
- B2I Only Have Eyes For You
- B3My Buddy
- B4Somebody Loves Me
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Somebody Loves Me are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Somebody Loves Me are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1959 and 1981.
When was Somebody Loves Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, UK. One of them is Capitol Records T-1296.
How do I tell if my copy of Somebody Loves Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T-1296, ST 1296) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, - T1-1296-D3 "anvil" and - T2-1296-N2 "anvil". Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Somebody Loves Me 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.
