Sweden
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polar POLS 355
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
Pols 355 A Å GS/LMrunout A
Pols 355 B Å GS/LMrunout B
Vinyl pressings
Something's Going On
by Frida · 1982
47 pressings33 countriesSoft RockPop RockRockPop
Something's Going On was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Something's Going On
39 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 30 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.
UK
September 1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 85966
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EPC-85966-A5 TOWNHOUSESide A, etched [TOWNHOUSE stamped], variant 1
EPC-85966-B5 TOWNHOUSESide B, etched [TOWNHOUSE stamped], variant 1
EPC-85966-A7 TOWNHOUSESide A, etched [TOWNHOUSE stamped], variant 2
EPC-85966-A7 C TOWNHOUSE ⋀Side A, etched [C TOWNHOUSE ⋀ stamped], variant 3
UK
September 1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 85966
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EPC-85966-A7 TOWNHOUSE 3 ASide A runout, variant 1
EPC-85966-B5 4 1 D TOWNHOUSESide B runout, variant 1
EPC-85966-A5 TOWNHOUSE CSide A runout, variant 2
EPC-85966-B5 2 TOWNHOUSE VSide B runout, variant 2
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 80018-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · SP - Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
STA 825015 B 0-1SM1-1 M1 GSRunout A, variant 1
STA 825016 B SP 0-1 SM4-2 GS M1Runout B, variant 1
STA 825015 B 0-1SM1-3 M1 GSRunout A, variant 2
STA 825016 B SP 0-1 SM3-4 GS M1Runout B, variant 2
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 80018-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · AR - Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
STA 825015 B A̶ B-17220-B △2646 M1SF\SM2 GSRunout A
M1 S-1 SM1 STA 825016A̶B B-17221-B △2646-X GSRunout B
ST-A-825015-ARLabel A
ST-A-825016-ARLabel B
Japan
October 1982- Label and catalog number
- Discomate DSP-5116
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 47 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s44 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Argentina | RCA Victor AVI-5027First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Australia & New Zealand | RCA Victor VPL1 6635First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Australia & New Zealand | RCA Victor VPL1 6635First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Brazil | RCA 104.8249 / RCA Victor 104.8249First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | Atlantic 98 00181First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Finland | Polar POLS 355First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Finland | Polar POLS 355First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | France | Vogue 540033First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Germany | Polydor 2311 176First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Polydor 46 089 9LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1982 | Greece | Music-Box M. BOX 355First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Iceland | Polar POLS 355 / Skífan POLS 355First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | India | Polydor 2311 176First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Ireland | Epic EPC 85966First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Israel | Polar CBS 85966First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Europe | Polar 00602547418456Box Set, Limited Edition, Numbered, CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, DVD, DVD-Video, NTSC, Compilation, 7", 45 RPM, Single · Limited, Numbered | Box Set, Limited Edition, Numbered, CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, DVD, DVD-Video, NTSC, Compilation, 7", 45 RPM, Single · Limited, Numbered |
| 2017 | Europe | Polar 00602557569926 / Polar 00602557444247LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2017 | USA & Europe | Polar 00602557444247LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Tell Me It's Over2:50
- A2I See Red4:32
- A3I Got Something4:05
- A4Strangers4:05
- A5To Turn The Stone5:25
- B1I Know There's Something Going On5:25
- B2Threnody4:16
- B3Baby Don't You Cry No More3:02
- B4The Way You Do3:35
- B5You Know What I Mean2:35
- B6Here We'll Stay4:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Something's Going On are there?
47 vinyl pressings of Something's Going On are listed here, from 33 countries, released between 1982 and 2017.
When was Something's Going On first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Sweden, UK, US, Japan and more. One of them is Polar POLS 355.
How do I tell if my copy of Something's Going On is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POLS 355, EPC 85966, 80018-1, DSP-5116) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Pols 355 A Å GS/LM and Pols 355 B Å GS/LM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Something's Going On 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.
