Spain
1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia TXS 3008
- Format
- Album, LP · Gatefold
Donna HightowerThis World Today Is A Mess
Vinyl pressings
This World Today Is A Mess
by Donna Hightower · 1972
15 pressings9 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
This World Today Is A Mess was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 This World Today Is A Mess
7 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Belgium
1972- Label and catalog number
- Decca 790/193.507-Y
- Format
- Album, LP
Belgium
1972- Label and catalog number
- Decca 790/193.507-Y
- Format
- Album, LP
Chile
1972- Label and catalog number
- Alhambra ESS 905
- Format
- Album, LP
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Decca 258.077
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ESS 904 L1Runout side A
ESS 905 L1Runout side B
ESS 904 258.077 BLabel side A
ESS 905 258.077 BLabel side B
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Decca 258.077Decca 258.077 B
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · A.R.E.A.C.E.M. Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ESS 904 L1 [AREACEM logo]Side A runout, stamped
ESS 905 L1 [AREACEM logo]Side B runout, stamped
ESS 904Side A, label
ESS 905Side B, label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Belgium | Decca 790/193.507-YFirst yearAlbum, LP | Album, LP |
| 1972 | Belgium | Decca 790/193.507-YFirst yearAlbum, LP | Album, LP |
| 1972 | Chile | Alhambra ESS 905First yearAlbum, LP | Album, LP |
| 1972 | France | Decca 258.077First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | France | Decca 258.077 / Decca 258.077 BFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Pink Elephant PE 877.031-HFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Spain | Columbia TXS 3008First yearAlbum, LP | Album, LP |
| 1973 | Brazil | Top Records 204.1001Album, LP | Album, LP |
| 1973 | Germany | Metronome MLP 15 470 / Metronome MLP 15.470LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Metronome MLP 15 470LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Belgium | Decca 193.516-Y / 791Album, LP | Album, LP |
| 1975 | Belgium | Decca LPX 427Album, LP | Album, LP |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Spain | Legacy 19439843861 / Sony Music 19439843861LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | London Records GP 171LP | LP |
| ? | Venezuela | Alhambra LPS 88158LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1This World Today Is A Mess2:48
- A2I Made My Bed4:23
- A3Hey Jude3:42
- A4Dreams Like Mine4:03
- A5Fly Me To The Moon2:00
- A6Misty4:05
- B1If You Hold My Hand3:26
- B2Georgia On My Mind2:15
- B3I Have Nothing To Do'Til Tomorrow4:25
- B4My Funny Valentine4:04
- B5Say "Merry Christmas" For Me4:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of This World Today Is A Mess are there?
15 vinyl pressings of This World Today Is A Mess are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1972 and 2021.
When was This World Today Is A Mess first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Spain, Belgium, Chile, France and more. One of them is Columbia TXS 3008.
How do I tell if my copy of This World Today Is A Mess is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TXS 3008, 790/193.507-Y, ESS 905, 258.077) 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 This World Today Is A Mess 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.
