Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Fly Music TPF 003Fly Music TPF 003-83
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TPF 003 ARunout side A, etched
TPF 003 BRunout side B, etched
TPF 003 ALabel side A
TPF 003 BLabel side B
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Vinyl pressings
Somebody
by Video · 1983
13 pressings4 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Somebody was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Somebody
5 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Fly Music TPF 003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Fly Music TPF 003Fly Music TPF 003-83
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TPF 003 ARunout side A
TPF 003 BRunout side B
TPF 003 ALabel side A
TPF 003 BLabel side B
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records 5082
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
IP ZYX-5082/A✲ etRunout side A,etched / IP stamped
IP ZYX-5082/B✲ etRunout side B,etched / IP stamped
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records 5082
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Germany | ZYX Records 5082First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | ZYX Records 5082First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Italy | Fly Music TPF 003 / Fly Music TPF 003-83First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | Fly Music TPF 003First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Italy | Fly Music TPF 003 / Fly Music TPF 003-83First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | ZYX Records 10697", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | ZYX Records 10697", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Italy | Discomagic Records TPF 00312", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Netherlands | High Fashion Music MS 114 / Dureco Benelux MS 11412", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Dureco Benelux 4883 / Dureco Benelux 48.837", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Sleeping Bag Records SLX-010 / Sleeping Bag Records SLX-1012", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1984 | US | Sleeping Bag Records SLX-01012", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Discomagic Records NP TPF 0037" | 7" |
Tracklist
- ASomebody (Vocal Version)6:20
- BSomebody (Instrumental Version)6:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Somebody are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Somebody are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Somebody first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Italy, Germany. One of them is Fly Music TPF 003.
How do I tell if my copy of Somebody is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TPF 003, 5082) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TPF 003 A and TPF 003 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Somebody 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.