Netherlands
August 1970- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records 5C 006-91617United Artists Records 5C 006-91617 M
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Shirley BasseySomething
Vinyl pressings
Something
by Shirley Bassey · 1970
47 pressings23 countriesEasy ListeningVocalJazzPop
Something was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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
34 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 19 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UP 35125
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UP 35125
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4 Prong Centre
- Runout / matrix
45 UP 35125 A-1 GGD KT
45 UP 35125 B-1 GGD KT
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UP 35125
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Cream Labels
- Runout / matrix
45 UP 35125 A-1 GLD KT 1Stamped runout, side A
45 UP 35125 B-1 GHR KT 4Stamped runout, side B
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UP 35125
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
45 UP 35125 A-1 GDL KT 1A side, runout variant 1
45 UP 35125 B-1 GGL KT 3B side, runout variant 1
45 UP 35125 A-1 GAL KT 3A side, runout variant 2
45 UP 35125 B-1 T0 KT 2B side, runout variant 2
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UP35125
- 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 47 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s40 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Argentina | United Artists Records 1298First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Brazil | United Artists Records 1370First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Germany | United Artists Records 35 125First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Greece | United Artists Records 68 011First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | India | United Artists Records UP 35125First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Ireland | United Artists Records UP 35125First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Italy | United Artists Records UP 35125First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Lebanon | United Artists Records UA 927First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Lebanon | United Artists Records UA 927First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | New Zealand | United Artists Records UAK-3755First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Norway | United Artists Records UP 35125First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Portugal | United Artists Records N-14-19First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Spain | United Artists Records H 615First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | UK | United Artists Records UP 35125First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | United Artists Records UP 35125First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | United Artists Records UAK-37557", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Canada | United Artists Records 506987", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Germany | United Artists Records 35 1257", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | Mexico | Liberty L 551037", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| ? | New Zealand | United Artists Records UAK 37557", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Sweden | United Artists Records 351257", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | United Artists Records XW-509-X7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ASomething3:33
- BEasy To Be Hard
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Something are there?
47 vinyl pressings of Something are listed here, from 23 countries, released between 1970 and 1976.
When was Something first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Netherlands, UK, US, South Africa and more. One of them is United Artists Records 5C 006-91617, released August 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of Something is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5C 006-91617, UP 35125, UP35125, SUA 50698) 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 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.
