Italy
2001- Label and catalog number
- Rise RISE 121
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
RISE 121 ASide A Etching
RISE 121 BSide A Etching
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Vinyl pressings
Somebody
by Shortie · 2001
10 pressings6 countriesHouseElectronic
Somebody was first pressed on vinyl in 2001. 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 Somebody
10 pressings came out in 2001, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Italy
2001- Label and catalog number
- Rise RISE 121
- Format
- 12", Promo, White Label, Single Sided
- Runout / matrix
RISE 121-ASide A
RISE 121-BSide B
UK
2001- Label and catalog number
- Eternal SAM00472
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
2001- Label and catalog number
- Eternal SAM 00495
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label
- Runout / matrix
SAM 00495 ARunout side A
SAM 00495 BRunout side B
Belgium
April 2, 2001- Label and catalog number
- Legato Records LGT 5064
- Format
- 12"
Germany
July 2, 2001- Label and catalog number
- Deep Culture 8573 88884-0
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
B147985-01 A1 KLRunout Side A
B147985-01 B1 KLRunout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | France | Scorpio Music 192 831-1First year12" | 12" |
| 2001 | Germany | Eternal WEA328T / Eternal 8573898280First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2001 | Germany | Deep Culture 8573 88005-0First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2001 | Italy | Rise RISE 121First year12" | 12" |
| 2001 | Italy | Rise RISE 121First year12", Promo, White Label, Single Sided · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label, Single Sided · Promo |
| 2001 | Spain | Blanco Y Negro MX 1137First year12", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2001 | UK | Eternal SAM00472First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | UK | Eternal SAM 00495First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 2001 | Belgium | Legato Records LGT 5064First year12" | 12" |
| 2001 | Germany | Deep Culture 8573 88884-0First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Somebody (In The Club Mix)6:30
- A2Somebody (In The Radio Mix)3:56
- B1Somebody (Black Legend Vs J-Reverse Mix)6:52
- B2Somebody (Locomotion Dub Mix)6:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Somebody are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Somebody are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Somebody first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2001, in Italy, UK, Belgium, Germany and more. One of them is Rise RISE 121.
How do I tell if my copy of Somebody is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RISE 121, SAM00472, SAM 00495, LGT 5064) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RISE 121 A and RISE 121 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Somebody 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.