US
1967- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor SP-33-479
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono, Promo
- Runout / matrix
UNRM -9401--2S A1 RLato A-run-out
UNRM -9402- 1S RLato A-run-out
UNRM-9401Lato A-etichetta
UNRM-9402Lato B-etichetta
Jim ReevesSomething Special
Vinyl pressings
Something Special
by Jim Reeves · 1967
10 pressings6 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Something Special was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Special
1 pressing came out in 1967, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | US | RCA Victor SP-33-479First yearLP, Compilation, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono |
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | RCA Victor LSP-4528LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1971 | Canada | RCA Victor SF 8203LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | Canada | RCA Victor LSP-4528LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | RCA Victor LSP-4528LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1971 | New Zealand | RCA Victor LSP-4528 / RCA Victor LSP 4528LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | RCA Victor SF 8203LP, Compilation, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Remastered |
| 1971 | UK | RCA Victor SF 8203 / RCA Victor LSP 4528LP, Compilation, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Remastered |
| 1971 | US | RCA Victor LSP-4528 / RCA Victor LSP4528LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | RCA Victor LSP-4528LP, Album, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Guilty3:09
- A2How Can I Write On Paper (What I Feel In My Heart)2:23
- A3A Letter To My Heart2:39
- A4I'm Getting Better2:14
- A5Wild Rose2:38
- A6A Stranger's Just A Friend1:55
- A7The Blizzard3:22
- B1Welcome To My World2:34
- B2Anna Marie2:25
- B3I Won't Forget You1:59
- B4Stand At Your Window2:12
- B5I'm Gonna Change Everything1:58
- B6You Kept Me Awake Last Night1:58
- B7We Thank Thee2:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Something Special are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Something Special are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1967 and 1971.
When was Something Special first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US. One of them is RCA Victor SP-33-479.
How do I tell if my copy of Something Special is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-33-479) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, UNRM -9401--2S A1 R and UNRM -9402- 1S R. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Something Special 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.
