US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Columbia JC 36505
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PAL 36505-1J REF PT.Side A runout, etched
PBL 36505-1D REF PT.Side B runout, etched
AL 36505Side A label
BL 36505Side B label
Johnny MathisDifferent Kinda Different
Vinyl pressings
Different Kinda Different
by Johnny Mathis · 1980
15 pressings12 countriesRhythm & BluesVocalFunk / SoulPop
Different Kinda Different was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Different Kinda Different
15 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 12 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Columbia JC 36505
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1 S PAL 36505-1B REF. PT.Side A Runout, etched
1 S PBL 36505-1A REF. PT.Side B Runout, etched
AL 36505Side A Label
BL 36505Side B Label
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Columbia JC 36505
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PAL 36505-1D REF PT.Side A runout, etched
PBL 36505-1C REF PT.Side B runout, etched
AL 36505Side A label
BL 36505Side B label
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 86115CBS 86115
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CBS-S-86115-A1Hand Etched Runout, Side A
CBS-S-86115-B2Hand Etched Runout, Side B
ΛStamped Runout, Sides A and B
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 86115CBS 86115
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Sampler, Stereo
Canada
June 1980- Label and catalog number
- Columbia JC 36505
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AL 36505Side A
BL 36505Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Argentina | Columbia 20.106First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Australia | CBS SBP 237487First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Brazil | CBS 138195First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Chile | CBS 15335 / Discos CBS 15335First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1980 | Colombia | CBS 14-1386First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Europe | CBS CBS 84362First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | New Zealand | CBS SBP 237487First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | South Africa | CBS ASF 2532First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | CBS S CBS 86115 / CBS 86115First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | CBS S CBS 86115 / CBS 86115First yearLP, Album, Promo, Sampler, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Sampler, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Columbia JC 36505First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Columbia JC 36505First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Columbia JC 36505First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Venezuela | CBS CS-10.353First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Canada | Columbia JC 36505First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Different Kinda Different3:25
- A2With You I'm Born Again4:03
- A3I'll Do It All For You3:29
- A4Never Givin' Up On You3:15
- A5Deep Purple3:31
- B1I Will Survive3:59
- B2Paradise3:07
- B3The Lights Of Rio3:50
- B4Love Without Words3:32
- B5Temptation3:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Different Kinda Different are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Different Kinda Different are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Different Kinda Different first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, UK, Canada, Argentina and more. One of them is Columbia JC 36505.
How do I tell if my copy of Different Kinda Different is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JC 36505, S CBS 86115, 20.106, SBP 237487) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PAL 36505-1J REF PT. and PBL 36505-1D REF PT.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Different Kinda Different 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.
