Europe
1971- Label and catalog number
- Coral COPS 4214
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Pete FountainSomething / Misty
Vinyl pressings
Something / Misty
by Pete Fountain · 1971
10 pressings6 countriesDixielandEasy ListeningJazz
Something / Misty was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 / Misty
4 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 4 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
February 1971- Label and catalog number
- Coral CRL 757516
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7 12678 4 2Variant 1, Side A Stamped
7 12679 3 2Variant 1, Side B Stamped
7 12678 2Variant 2, Side A Stamped
7 12679 1Variant 2, Side B Stamped
Canada
1971- Label and catalog number
- Coral CRL 757516
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7 12678 2Side 1 Runout
7 12679 1Side 2 Runout
South Africa
1971- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records SMCA 538
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Canada | Coral CRL 757516First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Europe | Coral COPS 4214First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | South Africa | MCA Records SMCA 538First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Coral CRL 757516First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Canada | Decca DL 7-5379LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Decca DL 7-5379LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | MCA Records MAP/S 4214LP | LP |
| ? | New Zealand | MCA Records MAP/S 4214LP | LP |
| ? | US | MCA Records MCA-176LP | LP |
| ? | US | MCA Records MCA-176LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1We've Only Just Begun3:16
- A2Sunny3:32
- A3Something2:57
- A4(They Long To Be) Close To You3:10
- Selections From "Jesus Christ-Superstar
- A5.aI Don't Know How To Love Him
- A5.bEverything's Alright
- A5.cSuperstar
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- B1Misty1:52
- B2What Have They Done To My Song Ma2:48
- B3The Impossible Dream2:35
- B4Here, There And Everywhere2:08
- B5Green, Green Grass Of Home2:30
- B6Blues In A Mist3:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Something / Misty are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Something / Misty are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was Something / Misty first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Europe, US, Canada, South Africa. One of them is Coral COPS 4214.
How do I tell if my copy of Something / Misty is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use COPS 4214, CRL 757516, SMCA 538) 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 / Misty 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.
