Vinyl pressings
Something Precious & Rare
by John Lennon · 1986
Something Precious & Rare was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | US | Trade Mark Of Quality JKF 71374-1LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1986 | US | Black Bird Records JKF 71374-1LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1986 | US | Trade Mark Of Quality JKF 71374-2LP, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Test pressing |
| 1986 | US | A&M Records JKF 71374-1LP, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Test pressing |
| 1987 | France | Not On Label (John Lennon) JKF 71374-1LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1987 | US | Trade Mark Of Quality JKF 71374-1LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1987 | US | Trade Mark Of Quality JKF 71374-1LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Trade Mark Of Quality JKF 71374-1LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Unknown | Suma 1116LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Suma JKF 71374-1LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Steel And Glass5:19
- A2Going Down On Love4:04
- A3Move Over Ms. L2:52
- A4Surprise Surprise (Sweet Bird Of Paradox)3:37
- A5Beef Jerky3:18
- B1Scared4:56
- B2Old Dirt Road4:45
- B3Bless You6:35
- B4Whatever Gets You Thru The Night1:44
- B5Nobody Loves You (When You're Down And Out)5:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Something Precious & Rare are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Something Precious & Rare are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
How do I tell if my copy of Something Precious & Rare is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label 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 Something Precious & Rare 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.





