US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 6059
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S-6059 A MR △ 15701 (1)runout side 1, etched
S-6059 B MR △ 15701-X (1)runout side 2, etched
6059-SAon label side 1
6059-SBon label side 2
Vinyl pressings
Up To Date
by The Partridge Family · 1971
28 pressings15 countriesVocalBubblegumPopStage & Screen
Up To Date 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 Up To Date
19 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 11 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
- Bell Records BELL 6059Bell Records 6059
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Bestway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
6059-SA Best 2-12-71Variant 1- Side A etched
6059-SB Best 2-12-71Variant 1- Side B etched
6059-SA BEST 2-12-71Variant 2- Side A etched
BESTWAY 6059-SB 2-12-71Variant 2- Side B etched
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 6059
- Format
- LP, Album · Philips Pressing
- Runout / matrix
6059-SA-1-11-1 SG PR SSide A - Etched
6059-SB-1-1-1 PR D SSide B - Etched
6059-SASide A - Label
6059-SBSide B - Label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 6059Bell Records BELL 6059
- Format
- LP, Album · 'BW' (CP)
- Runout / matrix
6059-SA-BWA side label
6059-SB-BWB side label
B 6059 - SA - 1(etched) p(stamped) 1 T X(etched)A side deadwax
B .6059 - SB - 1(etched) p(stamped) 2 T X(etched)B side deadwax
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 6059
- Format
- LP, Album · Philips Pressing
- Runout / matrix
6059-SA-1-11-1 SG PR SSide A etched
6059-SB-1-1-1 PR D SSide B etched
6059 SASide A label
6059 SBSide B label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELL 6059Bell Records 6059
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T \ 6059-S-A-2 Hi ΛSide A Runout etched (Λ stamped)
B-6059-S-B ΛSide B Runout etched (Λ stamped)
6059-SA-BWSide A Label
6059-SB-BWSide B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Bell Records SBLL 6059First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Canada | Bell Records 6059 / Bell Records BELL 6059First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Canada | Bell Records BELL 6059First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | India | Stateside SLES 9First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Bell Records 6060First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Japan | Bell Records BELL-68004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Japan | Bell Records BELL-68004First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Mexico | Capitol Records SLEM 285First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Bell Records SBLL 6059 / Bell Records SBLL.6059First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Philippines | Stateside BELL-6059 / Bell Records BELL-6059First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Stateside SCSL-3047First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | UK | Bell Records SBLL 143 / Bell Records 1E 062 ◦ 92517First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Bell Records 6059First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Bell Records 6059First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Bell Records BELL 6059 / Bell Records 6059First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Bell Records 2308 004LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Arista BLPM 41ARLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Peru | Odeon ELD 2029LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Venezuela | Odeon SOLP-7196LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1I'll Meet You Halfway3:47
- A2You Are Always On My Mind2:53
- A3Doesn't Somebody Want To Be Wanted2:46
- A4I'm Here, You're Here2:51
- A5Umbrella Man2:44
- A6Lay It On The Line2:34
- B1Morning Rider On The Road3:01
- B2That'll Be The Day2:45
- B3There's No Doubt In My Mind2:29
- B4She'd Rather Have The Rain3:17
- B5I'll Leave Myself A Little Time2:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Up To Date are there?
28 vinyl pressings of Up To Date are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was Up To Date first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Bell Records 6059.
How do I tell if my copy of Up To Date is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6059, BELL 6059, SBLL 143, SBLL 6059) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S-6059 A MR △ 15701 (1) and S-6059 B MR △ 15701-X (1). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Up To Date 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.
