US
1971- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS-6797
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Vinyl pressings
Something Else
by Shirley Bassey · 1971
44 pressings21 countriesVocalFunk / SoulPop
Something Else 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 Else
28 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS-6797United Artists Records UAS 6797
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS-6797United Artists Records UAS 6797
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
UAS 6797 - A RE-1 - 2 I T C BBSide A runout
UAS 6797 - 2 - 1 I T A IISide B runout
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS-6797United Artists Records UAS 6797
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
22 BB UAS-6797-A Re1 oSide A Etched
23 UAS-6797-BSide B Etched
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAG 29149
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAG 29149
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
UAG 29149 A-3 G T 1Runout side A
UAG 29149 B-2 Λ 1Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 44 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s36 pressings
All 36 pressings from the 1970s
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Spain | Liberty 10 C 054-083.046LP, Album, Reissue, Special Edition, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Special Edition, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | United Artists Records LM-1013LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | United Artists Records L-34216LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Australia | United Artists Records L-34,216 / United Artists Records SUAL-934216LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | United Artists Records UAG 29 149LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | United Artists Records UAG 29 149 / United Artists Records UAG 29.149LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | United Artists Records 5C 062-92468 / United Artists Records 5C 062-92 468LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | United Artists Records 5C 062-92468 / United Artists Records 5C 062-92 468LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1(Where Do I Begin) Love Story3:15
- A2Till Love Touches Your Life3:43
- A3Easy Thing To Do4:23
- A4Until It's Time For You To Go4:06
- A5It's Impossible2:44
- A6What's Done Is Done3:00
- B1Pieces Of Dreams2:44
- B2Breakfast In Bed3:39
- B3Excuse Me2:27
- B4Bridge Over Troubled Water5:08
- B5I'm Not There3:00
- B6I'd Like To Hate Myself In The Morning2:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Something Else are there?
44 vinyl pressings of Something Else are listed here, from 21 countries, released between 1971 and 1980.
When was Something Else first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is United Artists Records UAS-6797.
How do I tell if my copy of Something Else is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UAS-6797, UAG 29149, X 10036, 6915) 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 Else 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.
