US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11580
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Something Special
by The Sylvers · 1976
22 pressings15 countriesSoulFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Something Special was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Special
15 pressings came out in 1976, 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11580
- Format
- LP, Album · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-11580 F-3 • 2 Wly ✲ MASTERED BYCAPITOLSide A runout - etched
ST-2-11580 F-3 • Wly 2 MASTERED BY CAPITOL ✲Side B runout - etched
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11580
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-11580 F-3 Wly —◁Side A runout - etched [Variant 1]
ST-2-11580 F-2 #2 Wly —◁Side B runout - etched [Variant 1]
ST-1-11580 F-2 Wly —◁Side A runout - etched [Variant 2]
ST-2-11580 F-6 Wly —◁Side B runout - etched [Variant 2]
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11580
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-11580 F-1 #1 Wly MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0
ST-2-11580 F-1 #5 Wly MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records E ST 511580
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
E ST1 11580-1Side A runout, stamped
E ST2 11580-1Side B runout, stamped
NICK WSide A runout, hand-etched
Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-11580
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | Capitol Records ST-11580First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Barbados | Capitol Records ST-11580First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-11580First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 062-85 021First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Italy | Capitol Records 3C 064-85021 / EMI 3C 064-85021First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-80732First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-80732First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1976 | Mexico | Capitol Records SLEM-691First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | New Zealand | Capitol Records ST-11580First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Peru | Capitol Records ST-11580First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Taiwan | Holy Hawk Record Co. Ltd. HH-6209LP, Album, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1976 | Taiwan | Liming Record LM-2774LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1976 | UK | Capitol Records E ST 511580First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Capitol Records ST-11580First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Capitol Records ST 511580 / EMI ST-511580LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | Capitol Records ST-11580LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Hot Line4:32
- A2Got To Have You (For My Very Own)4:16
- A3Now I Want You2:46
- A4Ain't No Doubt About It3:55
- A5Shake 'Um Up2:59
- B1Mista Guitar Man5:00
- B2Lovin' You Is Like Lovin' The Wind3:12
- B3High School Dance3:49
- B4That's What Love Is Made Of3:19
- B5Disco Showdown2:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Something Special are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Something Special are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Something Special first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, UK, Australia, Barbados and more. One of them is Capitol Records ST-11580.
How do I tell if my copy of Something Special is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST-11580, E ST 511580, 1C 062-85 021, 3C 064-85021) 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 Special 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.
