UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCAT 1098
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
Vinyl pressings
Something Special (Is Gonna Happen Tonight)
by Patti LaBelle · 1986
17 pressings5 countriesSynth-popContemporary R&BElectronicFunk / Soul
Something Special was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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
17 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 5 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 1098
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MCA1098A//1∇420W 1Stamped Runout Side A
MCA1098B//1∇420WStamped Runout Side B
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCAT 1098
- Format
- 12", White Label
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records WMCAT 1098
- Format
- 12", Promo
- Runout / matrix
MCAT 1098
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-23649
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-52876
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MC-20871RE-FDS-1
MC-22433-FDS-1
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-23649First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-52876First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-52876First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Europe | MCA Records 258 517-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | MCA Records 258 516-0First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Germany | MCA Records 258 517-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | MCA Records 258 516-0First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | MCA Records MCAT 1098First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | MCA Records MCA 1098First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | MCA Records WMCAT 1098First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | MCA Records MCAT 1098First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records MCA-23649First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records MCA 52876First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records MCA-52876First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records MCA-23649First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ASomething Special (Is Gonna Happen Tonight)3:38
- BSomething Special (Is Gonna Happen Tonight) (A Capella Version)4:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Something Special are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Something Special are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Something Special first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is MCA Records MCAT 1098.
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 MCAT 1098, MCA 1098, WMCAT 1098, MCA-23649) 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 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.
