New Zealand
1973- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 474103
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
The Singer
by Liza Minnelli · 1973
29 pressings19 countriesPop RockVocalPopRock
The Singer was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 The Singer
25 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 18 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
March 1973- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 32149
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PAL-32149-1EVariant 1, side 1
PBL-32149-1CVariant 1, side 2
p PAL 32149 1C oVariant 2, side 1
p o PBL-32149 1CVariant 2, side 2
US
March 1973- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 32149
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PAL 32149 1D D 12 o TISide A runout
PBL 32149 ID C 12 TI oSide B runout
AL 32149Side A label
BL 32149Side B label
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- CBS 65555
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
S 65555 AI I O BRunout, Stamped Side A, variant 1
S 65555 BI C CRunout, Stamped Side B, variant 1
S 65555 AI 1 5 BRunout, Stamped Side A, variant 2
S 65555 BI 1 1 CRunout, Stamped Side B, variant 2
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 32149
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C 32149Columbia 32149
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PAL 32149 1D C1 T1 oRunout side A variant 1
PBL 32149 1D C TRunout side B variant 1
PAL 32149 1D C TRunout side A variant 2
PBL 32149 1D TRunout side B variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Argentina | CBS 19281 / CBS 19.281First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Australia | CBS SBP234307First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Brazil | CBS 137804First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | Columbia KC 32149First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | Columbia CQ 32149First yearLP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1973 | Israel | CBS S65555First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Italy | CBS S 65555First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPM-54First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPM-54First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Malaysia | CBS/Sony KC 32149First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Mexico | CBS CLS-5413First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Netherlands | CBS S 65555 / Stern Musik S 65555First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | New Zealand | CBS SBP 474103First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Peru | CBS S.E. 8340First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | South Africa | CBS ASF 1745First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | CBS 32501LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia C-32149LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | USA & Europe | Not On Label 1 PBL 32149LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1I Believe In Music3:37
- A2Use Me3:39
- A3I'd Love You To Want Me3:36
- A4Oh, Babe, What Would You Say?3:31
- A5You're So Vain3:30
- A6Where Is The Love2:49
- B1The Singer2:31
- B2Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight3:51
- B3Dancing In The Moonlight3:19
- B4You Are The Sunshine Of My Life2:36
- B5Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me2:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Singer are there?
29 vinyl pressings of The Singer are listed here, from 19 countries, released between 1973 and 1974.
When was The Singer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in New Zealand, US, UK, Argentina and more. One of them is CBS SBP 474103.
How do I tell if my copy of The Singer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SBP 474103, KC 32149, 65555, PC 32149) 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 The Singer 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.
