US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FC 38718
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Johnny MathisA Special Part Of Me
Vinyl pressings
A Special Part Of Me
by Johnny Mathis · 1984
10 pressings7 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
A Special Part Of Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 A Special Part Of Me
10 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 7 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.
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 38718Columbia C 38718
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PAL 38718 1E E2 TML-M G1Side A, variant 1
PBL 38718 1E C8 TML-M G1Side B, variant 1
PAL 38718. 1F TML-S B10 G1Side A, variant 2
PBL 38718 1D TML-X B2 G1 oSide B, variant 2
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- CBS 25475
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CBS 25475-A1Side A, Etched
CBC 25475-B1 CSide B, Etched ('C' Stamped)
Canada
January 1984- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FC 38718
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AL-38718-1A-2HZ: DM-2Side A runout
BL-38718-1A-2HZ: DM-2Side B runout
AL 38718Side A label
BL 38718Side B label
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 237986
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Brazil
1984- Label and catalog number
- Discos CBS 138.585
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | CBS SBP 237986First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Brazil | Discos CBS 138.585First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Brazil | CBS 138585First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | CBS/Sony 28AP 2787First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | Japan | CBS/Sony 28AP 2787First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 25475 / CBS FC 38718First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | UK | CBS 25475First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | Columbia FC 38718First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Columbia PC 38718 / Columbia C 38718First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Canada | Columbia FC 38718First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Simple3:43
- A2Love Won't Let Me Wait4:16
- A3The Best Is Yet To Come4:14
- A4Lead Me To Your Love4:21
- B1You're A Special Part Of Me4:13
- B2Love Never Felt So Good4:20
- B3Priceless4:05
- B4One Love3:58
- B5Right Here And Now3:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Special Part Of Me are there?
10 vinyl pressings of A Special Part Of Me are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was A Special Part Of Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, UK, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is Columbia FC 38718.
How do I tell if my copy of A Special Part Of Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FC 38718, PC 38718, 25475, SBP 237986) 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 A Special Part Of Me 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.
