Denmark
1970- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BLL 1141
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BLL-1141-ARunout side A
BLL-1141-BRunout side B
BLL 1141 ALabel side A in parentheses
BLL 1141 BLabel side B in parentheses
The FantasticsSomething Old, Something New / High And Dry
Vinyl pressings
Something Old, Something New / High And Dry
by The Fantastics · 1970
23 pressings14 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / SoulPop
Something Old, Something New 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 Old, Something New
1 pressing came out in 1970, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Denmark | Bell Records BLL 1141First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Australia | Bell Records BLL 94857", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Australia | Bell Records BLL 94857", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Canada | Bell Records BELL977X7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | France | Bell Records 2C 006-92311 M7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Germany | Bell Records 11417", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Germany | Bell Records 11417", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Ireland | Bell Records BLL11417", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Stateside 5C 006-92 3117", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Bell Records BL.2597", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Norway | Bell Records BLL 11417", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | Spain | Stateside 1 J 006-92.311 M7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Sweden | Bell Records BLL 11417", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Bell Records BLL 11417", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Bell Records BLL 11417" | 7" |
Tracklist
- ASomething Old, Something New2:50
- BHigh And Dry2:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Something Old, Something New are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Something Old, Something New are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was Something Old, Something New first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Denmark. One of them is Bell Records BLL 1141.
How do I tell if my copy of Something Old, Something New is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLL 1141) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BLL-1141-A and BLL-1141-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Something Old, Something New 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.