Vinyl pressings
by Ramones · 1986
Something To Believe In 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.
16 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.
7 28599 A SRI 1-1 SPSide A runout, Variant 1
7 28599 B SRI 1-1Side B runout, Variant 1
[S̶R̶C̶ ̶l̶o̶g̶o̶] 7 28599 A SRI 1-1 SPSide A runout, Variant 2
[SRC logo] 7 28599 B SRI 1-1Side B runout, Variant 2
PRO A1-2510 SH1 [Allied 'ɑ' Logo] B-23801-SH1 △ 12790 1-1Variant 1, side A
PRO A2 2510 RE1 SH1 [Allied 'ɑ' Logo] B-23802 SH1 △ 12790-X 1-1Variant 1, side B
PRO-A1-2510 SH1 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-23801-SH1 △12790 1-1Variant 2, side A
PRO-A2 2510 RE1 SH1 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-23802-Re1-SH1 △12790-X 1-1Variant 2, side B
7 28599 a SH I a R-16315- SHI Δ 13725 1-1Side A + B runout - etched
BEG-157 (T) A-1 ⇀MT TOWNHOUSE DAMONTSide A runout
BEG-157 (T) AA-1 MT.1 TOWNHOUSE DAMONTSide AA runout
BEG-157 (T) A2Side A [Variant 1]
BEG-157 (T) AA2Side B [Variant 1]
BEG-157(T) A2 BILBO TAPE MT.1 DAMONTEtched, Runout Side 1 [Variant 2]
BEG-157(T) AA2 MT.1 DAMONT XEtched, Runout Side 2 [Variant 2]
BEG -157. A2 MT .1 DAMONT POUNDA TA1PE BSide A runout etched, variant 1
BEG -157. AA2 MT .1 DAMONT BSide AA runout etched, variant 1
BEG -157. A2 MT .1 DAMONT POUNDA TA1PE FSide A runout etched, variant 2
BEG -157. AA2 MT .1 DAMONT ESide AA runout etched, variant 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | France | Barclay 885 249-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | France | Barclay 885 249 - 1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Torso TORSO 70020First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Torso Torso 12020First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Torso TORSO 70020First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Ariola A-108.387 / Ariola A 108387First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Spain | Ariola A-108.387 / Ariola A 108387First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Beggars Banquet BEG 157TFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Beggars Banquet BEG 157First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | Beggars Banquet BEG 157T12", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1986 | UK | Beggars Banquet BEG 157First year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1986 | UK | Beggars Banquet BEG 157TFirst year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1986 | UK | Beggars Banquet BEG 157TFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress |
| 1986 | US | Sire PRO-A-2510First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Sire 7-28599First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
17 vinyl pressings of Something To Believe In are listed here, from 5 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, UK, France, Netherlands and more. One of them is Sire 7-28599.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7-28599, PRO-A-2510, BEG 157T, BEG 157) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7 28599 A SRI 1-1 SP and 7 28599 B SRI 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.
