UK
May 9, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Fontana STL 5492Fontana 886 766TY
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
886766 1Y//2 420 1 1 <Side A, stamped
886766 2Y//2 420 1 1 2Side B, stamped
886 766 1YLabel side A
886 766 2YLabel side B
Ambrose SladeBeginnings
Vinyl pressings
Beginnings
by Ambrose Slade · 1969
14 pressings5 countriesPsychedelic RockGlamRock
Beginnings was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Beginnings
4 pressings came out in 1969, 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.
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Fontana STL 5492
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
886766 1Y//2 420 111Side A runout stamped
886766 2Y//2 420 112Side B runout stamped
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Fontana SRF-67598
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR 67598-A-F 2 1-1 MRSide A Runout stamped exc. 1-1 MR
SR 67598 B-F -1 1-1 MRSide B Runout stamped exc. 1-1 MR
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Fontana SRF-67598Fontana SRF 67598
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Mercury Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SR 67598-A-F • 2 l l MRSide A Stamped; l l Etched
SR 67598-B-F • 1 l l MRSide B Stamped; l l Etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | UK | Fontana STL 5492First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Fontana SRF-67598First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Fontana SRF-67598 / Fontana SRF 67598First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1969 | UK | Fontana STL 5492 / Fontana 886 766TYFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | UK & Ireland | Contour 6870 678 / Contour 6870-678LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | UK | Morgan Blue Town B.T. 5006LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2010 | UK | Morgan Blue Town B.T. 5006LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Russia | Audio Clarity ACL0059LP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| 2022 | Europe | BMG BMGCAT657LPLP, Album, Record Store Day, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | UK | BMG BMGCAT815LPLP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 2023 | UK | BMG BMGCAT815LPLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Fontana STL 5492 / Fontana 886 766 TYLP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Unknown | Fontana STL 5492 / Fontana 886 766TYLP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| ? | UK | BMG BMGCAT657LPLP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Genesis
- A2Everybody's Next One
- A3Knocking Nails Into My House
- A4Roach Daddy
- A5Ain't Got No Heart
- A6Pity The Mother
- B1Mad Dog Cole
- B2Fly Me High
- B3If This World Were Mine
- B4Martha My Dear
- B5Born To Be Wild
- B6Journey To The Centre Of Your Mind
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Beginnings are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Beginnings are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1969 and 2023.
When was Beginnings first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK, US. One of them is Fontana STL 5492, released May 9, 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Beginnings is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use STL 5492, SRF-67598) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 886766 1Y//2 420 1 1 < and 886766 2Y//2 420 1 1 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Beginnings 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.