UK
October 27, 2003- Label and catalog number
- Black Hole UK BHUK-010
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
BHUK 010 ASide A
BHUK 010 BSide B
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Vinyl pressings
Beautiful Things
by Andain · 2003
13 pressings4 countriesTranceProgressive TranceElectronic
Beautiful Things was first pressed on vinyl in 2003. 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 Beautiful Things
9 pressings came out in 2003, the album's first year, in 3 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
October 27, 2003- Label and catalog number
- Black Hole UK BHUKX-010
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM
UK
2003- Label and catalog number
- Black Hole UK BHUKX-010
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, White Label
UK
2003- Label and catalog number
- Black Hole UK bhuk010
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
BHUK 010 ASide A
BHUK 010 BSide B
Netherlands
October 23, 2003- Label and catalog number
- Black Hole Recordings black hole 166-5 12"
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
08 52915 20 1A1 BH 166-5A Side, stamped
-DS-A Side, etched
08 52915 20 1B1 BH 166-5B Side, stamped
Netherlands
October 27, 2003- Label and catalog number
- Black Hole Recordings black hole 165-5 12"
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
08 52616 20 1A1 BH 165-5 -DS-A Side, stamped, -DS- etched
08 52616 20 1B1 BH 165-5B Side, stamped
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.
2000s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Netherlands | Black Hole Recordings BH 165-5First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 2003 | Netherlands | Black Hole Recordings BH 166-5 / Black Hole Recordings BLACK HOLE 166-5First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 2003 | Spain | Twenty Four Records 24R001First year12" | 12" |
| 2003 | UK | Black Hole UK BHUKX-010First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, White Label |
| 2003 | UK | Black Hole UK bhuk010First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2003 | Netherlands | Black Hole Recordings black hole 166-5 12"First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2003 | Netherlands | Black Hole Recordings black hole 165-5 12"First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2003 | UK | Black Hole UK BHUK-010First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2003 | UK | Black Hole UK BHUKX-010First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 2004 | US | Robbins REAB-72097-112", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2004 | US | Robbins 76869-72097-112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2009 | Netherlands | Black Hole Recordings Black Hole 249-5 12"12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Netherlands | Black Hole Recordings black hole 304-512" | 12" |
Tracklist
- a1Beautiful Things (Gabriel & Dresden Unplugged Mix)10:46
- b1Beautiful Things (Josh Gabriel Mix)8:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Beautiful Things are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Beautiful Things are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 2003 and 2010.
When was Beautiful Things first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2003, in UK, Netherlands, Spain. One of them is Black Hole UK BHUK-010, released October 27, 2003.
How do I tell if my copy of Beautiful Things is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BHUK-010, BHUKX-010, bhuk010, black hole 166-5 12") and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BHUK 010 A and BHUK 010 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Beautiful Things 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.