Vinyl pressings
by Poison · 1990
Something To Believe In was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
13 pressings came out in 1990, 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.
12 CL 594 A-3-1-3Side A stamped, version 1
12 CL 594 B-✖-✖-✖ 2-1-1Side B stamped
12 CL 594 A-3-1-3 DSide A stamped, version 2
12 CL 594 B-✖-✖-✖ 2-1-2 DSide B stamped, version 2
10 + CL + 594 + A ORLAKEA-side runout etched
10 + CL + 594 + B ORLAKEB-side runout etched
CL 594 A-1-1-A-side runout, stamped, variant 1
CL 594 B-1-1-B-side runout, stamped, variant 1
CL 594 A-1-1- DA-side runout, stamped, variant 2
CL 594 B-1-1- DB-side runout, stamped, variant 2
CL 594 A-1-1-A-side runout, stamped
CL 594 B-1-1-B-side runout, stamped
CLDJ 594 A-2 -1- DRunout side A, stamped
FB 7-2-1- ̷0̷6̷ - 6Runout side B, stamped [06 is scratched out, last 6 is etched]
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australasia | Enigma 2450-7 / Capitol Records 2450-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Capitol Records 060-20 4074 6 / Enigma 060-20 4074 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Europe | Capitol Records 016-20 4074 7 / Enigma 016-20 4074 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Europe | Capitol Records 7P-519 034 / Enigma 7P-519 034First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Germany | EMI 060 20 4074 6 / Capitol Records 060-20 4074 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Mexico | Capitol Records 700 942First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Capitol Records 12CLG 594 / Enigma 12CLG 594First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1990 | UK | Capitol Records CL 594First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Capitol Records 10CL 594 / Enigma 10CL 594First year10" · Colored vinyl | 10" · Colored vinyl |
| 1990 | UK | Capitol Records CL 594 / Enigma CL 594First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Capitol Records CL 594 / Enigma CL 594First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Capitol Records CL 594 / Enigma CL 594First year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1990 | UK | Capitol Records CLDJ 594 / Capitol Records CL 594First year7", Single Sided, White Label | 7", Single Sided, White Label |
13 vinyl pressings of Something To Believe In are listed here, from 5 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, Australasia, Europe, Germany and more. One of them is Capitol Records 12CLG 594.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12CLG 594, 10CL 594, CL 594, CLDJ 594) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12 CL 594 A-3-1-3 and 12 CL 594 B-✖-✖-✖ 2-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
