UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Decca SKL 5197
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
XZAL-13277.P-2WRunout A, variant 1
XZAL-13278.P-2WRunout B, variant 1
XZAL-13278.P-1WRunout A, variant 2
XZAL-13278.P-3WRunout B, variant 2
Tom JonesSomethin' 'Bout You Baby I Like
Vinyl pressings
Somethin' 'Bout You Baby I Like
by Tom Jones · 1974
22 pressings16 countriesLoungePop RockRock
Somethin' 'Bout You Baby I Like was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Somethin' 'Bout You Baby I Like
18 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 14 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Parrot PAS 71066
- Format
- LP, Album · AL - Allentown Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XZAL 13277 ALLabel Side A
XZAL 13278 ALLabel Side B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Parrot PAS 71066
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · TH - Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XZAL 13277 THA Side Label
XZAL 13278 THB Side Label
T1 XZAL 13277-1 ◵A Side Etch exc Artisan◵logo stamp
T1 XZAL 13278-1 ◵B Side Etch exc Artisan◵logo stamp
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Parrot PAS 71066
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
Tl XZAL 13277-1 [Artisan logo] CSide A runout
X XZAL 13278-1A lT X B1Side B Runout
XZAL 13277 ALA Side Label
XZAL 13278 ALB Side Label
Argentina
1974- Label and catalog number
- London Records 6733
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- Decca SKLA 5197
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Argentina | London Records 6733First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Australia | Decca SKLA 5197First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Belgium | Decca SKL 5197-YFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | Parrot PAS 71066First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | Decca 258.104First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | Decca 6.22033 ASFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Decca 6.22033 ASFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Greece | Decca SGLK 035First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | India | Decca SKL 5197 / Decca SKL. 5197First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Japan | London Records GP 137 / London Records XZAL 13277 / 78 PFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Japan | London Records GP 137 / London Records XZAL 13277 / 78 PFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Decca SKL 5197First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | South Africa | Decca GL 1769First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Turkey | Decca SKL 5197 / Decca 557First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | Decca SKL 5197First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | EMI 1C 062-98 057LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Somethin' 'Bout You Baby I Like
- A2You Make Me Smile
- A3Till I Get It Right
- A4Rainin' In My Heart
- A5It Never Hurts To Be Nice To Somebody
- B1Run Clero Run
- B2Make Believe World
- B3Which Way Home
- B4Sing For The Good Times
- B5Right Place, Wrong Time
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Somethin' 'Bout You Baby I Like are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Somethin' 'Bout You Baby I Like are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1974 and 1976.
When was Somethin' 'Bout You Baby I Like first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, US, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Decca SKL 5197.
How do I tell if my copy of Somethin' 'Bout You Baby I Like is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SKL 5197, PAS 71066, 6733, SKLA 5197) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XZAL-13277.P-2W and XZAL-13278.P-2W. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Somethin' 'Bout You Baby I Like 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.
