UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Rumour Records RUMAX 35
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
RUMAX 35A¹Side A, etched
RUMAX 35B¹Side B, etched
NomadSomething Special
Vinyl pressings
Something Special
by Nomad · 1991
13 pressings6 countriesHouseElectronic
Something Special was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Something Special
13 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 6 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.
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Rumour Records RUMAT 35
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RUMAT-35-A1Side A
RUMAT-35-B1Side B
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Rumour Records Ruma 35
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Rumour Records RUMAT 35 DJ
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Rumour Records RUMAX 35
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1991- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records V-15755
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
V-1-15755 G-2 M·M MASTERED BY CAPITOL SRC 1-1Runout etched side A, MASTERED BY CAPITOL & (SRC logo) stamped
V-2-15755 G-1 M·M MASTERED BY CAPITOL SRC 1-1Runout etched side B, MASTERED BY CAPITOL & (SRC logo) stamped
x102784A, x102784BMatrix side A label
x102784C, x102784DMatrix side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Australasia | Possum Records POST 652First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Belgium | Buzz BZZ 106045First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Belgium | Buzz BZZXL 106045First year12" | 12" |
| 1991 | Belgium | Buzz BZZXL 106145First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 6580-12First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 6580R-12First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Spain | Spitfire Music SPX-143First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Rumour Records RUMAX 35First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1991 | UK | Rumour Records RUMAT 35 DJFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Rumour Records RUMAT 35First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | Rumour Records Ruma 35First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Rumour Records RUMAX 35First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | US | Capitol Records V-15755First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASomething Special (Joey Negro Mix)7:12
- B1Something Special (Rave Mix)5:50
- B2Something Special (Flute Mix)4:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Something Special are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Something Special are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Something Special first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK, US, Australasia, Belgium and more. One of them is Rumour Records RUMAX 35.
How do I tell if my copy of Something Special is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RUMAX 35, RUMAT 35, Ruma 35, RUMAT 35 DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RUMAX 35A¹ and RUMAX 35B¹. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Something Special 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.
