Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- BCM Records B.C. 12-2130-40
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
B.V.S.M.P.Be Gentle
Vinyl pressings
Be Gentle
by B.V.S.M.P. · 1988
15 pressings9 countriesHousePop RapElectronicHip Hop
Be Gentle was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Be Gentle
14 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 8 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.
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- BCM Records B.C. 7-2130-41
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BC 7-2130-41 A-1 IP Made in GermanyRunout, A-side, stamped
BC 7-2130-41 B-1 IPRunout, B-side, stamped
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- BCM Records B.C. 12-2130-40
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- BCM Records B.C. 7-2130-41
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BC 7-2130-41 A-1 IP Made in GermanyRunout side A
BC 7-2130-41 B-1 IP Made in GermanyRunout side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Debut Edge Records DEBTX 3059
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Debut DEBT 3059
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DEBT 3059 A-1 DAMONT A Stu Tape OneSide A runout etched
DEBT 3 0 5 9 B-1 DAMONT ASide B runout etched
DEBT 3059 A*Side A label
DEBT 3059 B*Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Belgium | Indisc BCM 2130First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Benelux | Indisc BCM 2130First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Denmark | Mega Records MRCS 2346First year7" | 7" |
| 1988 | Europe | BCM Records B.C. 12-2130-40First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | BCM Records B.C. 7-2130-41First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | BCM Records B.C. 12-2130-40First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | BCM Records B.C. 7-2130-41First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | BCM Records B.C. 12-2130-40First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Spain | Boy Records BOY-035First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Spain | Boy Records BOY-035-PROFirst year7", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 7", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1988 | Switzerland | Exit 45145 / Exit 45 145First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Switzerland | Exit 45245First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | UK | Debut Edge Records DEBTX 3059First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Debut DEBT 3059First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Greece | Ariola 441512" | 12" |
Tracklist
- ABe Gentle (Radio Edit)
- BBe Gentle (Instrumental)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Be Gentle are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Be Gentle are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Be Gentle first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Europe, UK, Belgium, Benelux and more. One of them is BCM Records B.C. 12-2130-40.
How do I tell if my copy of Be Gentle is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use B.C. 12-2130-40, B.C. 7-2130-41, DEBTX 3059, DEBT 3059) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Be Gentle 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.
