US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 5849
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Peter, Paul & MarySometime Lovin' / The Other Side Of This Life
Vinyl pressings
Sometime Lovin' / The Other Side Of This Life
by Peter, Paul & Mary · 1966
13 pressings10 countriesFolk RockFolkFolkWorld
Sometime Lovin' 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 Sometime Lovin'
11 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 8 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
- Warner Bros. Records 5849
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Country unknown
1966- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WB 5849
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
WS5849A-1△SA Side
WS5849B-2△SB Side
UK
October 17, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WB 5849
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
WB5849A-1 ΔSA side runout stamped
WB5849B-2 ΔS KTB side runout stamped
UK
October 17, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WB 5849
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Push out centre
- Runout / matrix
WB5849A-1 ΔSA side runout stamped
WB5849B-2 ΔS KTB side runout stamped
Australia
1966- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 5849
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Unknown | Warner Bros. Records WB 5849First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records 5849First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 5849First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | France | Warner Bros. Records WV. 5069First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records A 5849First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Netherlands | Warner Bros. Records WB 5849First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | Norway | Warner Bros. Records W 5849First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Warner Bros. Records 5849First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | Warner Bros. Records 5849First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | UK | Warner Bros. Records WB 5849First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | UK | Warner Bros. Records WB 5849First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Music Hall 30.741 / Warner Bros. Records 30.7417", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Japan | Warner Bros. Records BR-16087", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASometime Lovin'3:05
- BThe Other Side Of This Life
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sometime Lovin' are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Sometime Lovin' are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Sometime Lovin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records 5849.
How do I tell if my copy of Sometime Lovin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5849, WB 5849, WV. 5069, A 5849) 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 Sometime Lovin' 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.
