US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 2658
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
B52658 40300-1C RAD ɅA-side runout etching
BS2658 40301-1C RAD C1B-side runout etching
S40,300A Side Label
S40,301B Side Label
Vinyl pressings
Just Being Myself
by Dionne Warwick · 1973
21 pressings16 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Just Being Myself was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Just Being Myself
20 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 16 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 2658
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
B52658 40300-1B RAD ɅA-side runout etching
BS2658 40301-1A RAD B5B-side runout etching
S40,300A Side Label
S40,301B Side Label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 2658
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BS2658 40300-1A RADA-side runout
BS2658 S 1 40301-1A RAD B5B-side runout
S40,300A-side label
S40,301B-side label
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records K 46186
- Format
- LP
Argentina
1973- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 14.036Music Hall MH-14.036
- Format
- LP
Australia
1973- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BS 2658
- Format
- LP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Argentina | Warner Bros. Records 14.036 / Music Hall MH-14.036First yearLP | LP |
| 1973 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records BS 2658First yearLP | LP |
| 1973 | Brazil | Warner Bros. Records WBLP-5035First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records BS 2658First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | France | Warner Bros. Records 46186First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 46 186First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 46 186First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Italy | Warner Bros. Records K 46186First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-8311WFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records P-8311WFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Mexico | Warner Bros. Records GX 01-601First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Warner Bros. Records WB 46186First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Warner Bros. Records WBS 2658First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | South Africa | Warner Bros. Records WBC 1180First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Spain | Warner Bros. Records HWBS 321-38 / Hispavox HWBS 321-38First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Charter Line CTR 26059LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1You're Gonna Need Me4:20
- A2I Think You Need Love3:37
- A3You Are The Heart Of Me4:14
- A4I Always Get Caught In The Rain3:42
- B1Don't Let My Teardrops Bother You4:00
- B2(I'm) Just Being Myself4:31
- B3Come Back4:30
- B4Don't Burn The Bridge (That Took You Across)4:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Just Being Myself are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Just Being Myself are listed here, from 16 countries.
When was Just Being Myself first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records BS 2658.
How do I tell if my copy of Just Being Myself is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BS 2658, K 46186, 14.036, WBLP-5035) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, B52658 40300-1C RAD Ʌ and BS2658 40301-1C RAD C1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Just Being Myself 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.
