US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C 30280
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PAL30280-1Aside A runout
PBL30280 1A 5side B runout
Tony BennettTony Bennett's Something
Vinyl pressings
Tony Bennett's Something
by Tony Bennett · 1970
10 pressings7 countriesVocalPop
Tony Bennett's Something 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 Tony Bennett's Something
8 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 7 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C 30280
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P AL 30280-1B 1T o B2Side A runout Variant 1
o P BL 30280-1B 1 T 3Side B runout Variant 1
PAL30280-1B TISide A runout Variant 2
PBL30280 1B T2Side B runout Variant 2
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- CBS 64217CBS S 64217
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Australia
1970- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 233889
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C 30280
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · "360 Sound"
- Runout / matrix
CP AL 30280-1DSide 1 etched
CP BL 30280-1ASide 2 stamped
Japan
1970- Label and catalog number
- CBS/Sony SONP 50397
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
50397.A1 1A 1side A runout stamped
50397B1 1A 1side B runout stamped
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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | CBS SBP 233889First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Canada | Columbia C 30280First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Japan | CBS/Sony SONP 50397First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | New Zealand | CBS SBP 473843First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Spain | CBS S 64217First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | UK | CBS 64217 / CBS S 64217First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Columbia C 30280First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Columbia C 30280First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Harmony HC 15002LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Australia | Music For Pleasure MFP 7020LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Something3:19
- A2The Long And Winding Road4:43
- A3Everybody's Talkin'3:41
- A4On A Clear Day (You Can See Forever)3:40
- A5Coco3:00
- A6Think How It's Gonna Be3:53
- B1Wave4:37
- B2Make It Easy On Yourself4:32
- B3Come Saturday Morning4:25
- B4When I Look In Your Eyes3:45
- B5Yellow Days4:01
- B6What A Wonderful World4:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tony Bennett's Something are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Tony Bennett's Something are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Tony Bennett's Something first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Columbia C 30280.
How do I tell if my copy of Tony Bennett's Something is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use C 30280, 64217, SBP 233889, SONP 50397) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PAL30280-1A and PBL30280 1A 5. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tony Bennett's Something 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.
