US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca 31923
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Gloversville
- Runout / matrix
116,955A
116,954B
Len BarrySomewhere / It's A Cryin' Shame
Vinyl pressings
Somewhere / It's A Cryin' Shame
by Len Barry · 1966
20 pressings13 countriesSoulFunk / SoulStage & Screen
Somewhere / It's A Cryin' Shame was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Somewhere / It's A Cryin' Shame
18 pressings came out in 1966, 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca 31923
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
45 116955 9 2Stamped Side A
45 116954 7 2Stamped Side B
116,955Label Side A
116,954Label Side B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Decca 31923
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45 116955 3 1A-side runout etching
45 116954 2 1B-side runout etching
116,955A-side label
116,954B-side label
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 05955
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
116955A side on labels
116954B side on labels
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 05955
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
116955Label side A
116954Label side B
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Brunswick 05955
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
116955A side on labels
116954B side on labels
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Belgium | Brunswick 65.005First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Canada | Decca 31923First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Germany | Decca DL 80 001First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | Germany | Decca DL 80 001First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Italy | Decca 05955First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Jamaica | DeccaFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | Japan | Decca DS-428First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Brunswick 0 5955First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | South Africa | Decca FM.7224First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1966 | UK | Brunswick 05955First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Brunswick 05955First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | UK | Brunswick 05955First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Brunswick 05955First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | Decca 31923First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Decca 31923First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Brunswick 65.0057", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Turkey | Decca 059557", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASomewhere2:26
- BIt's A Cryin' Shame2:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Somewhere / It's A Cryin' Shame are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Somewhere / It's A Cryin' Shame are listed here, from 13 countries.
When was Somewhere / It's A Cryin' Shame first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Australia, New Zealand and more. One of them is Decca 31923.
How do I tell if my copy of Somewhere / It's A Cryin' Shame is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 31923, 05955, DK-1290, 65.005) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 116,955 and 116,954. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Somewhere / It's A Cryin' Shame 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.
