US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Congress C-6017
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Elton JohnLady Samantha / It's Me That You Need
Vinyl pressings
Lady Samantha / It's Me That You Need
by Elton John · 1970
11 pressings2 countriesVocalPop
Lady Samantha / It's Me That You Need 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 Lady Samantha / It's Me That You Need
4 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year. 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
- Congress C 6017
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Congress C-6017
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Congress C 6017
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
.8009-T3Runout Side A
.8010-T3Runout Side B
.8009Label Side A
.8010Label Side B
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 | US | Congress C 6017First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Congress C-6017First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | US | Congress C-6017First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Congress C 6017First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-601727", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1973 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-601727", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-601727", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-601727", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1978 | US | MCA Records MCA-601727", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-601727", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-601727", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- ALady Samantha3:03
- BIt's Me That You Need4:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lady Samantha / It's Me That You Need are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Lady Samantha / It's Me That You Need are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1970 and 1980.
When was Lady Samantha / It's Me That You Need first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US. One of them is Congress C-6017.
How do I tell if my copy of Lady Samantha / It's Me That You Need is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use C-6017, C 6017) 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 Lady Samantha / It's Me That You Need 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.
