UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Rhythm King 12 RBFORD 6
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
Mr Baby Ford's 9th synthony.Runout, Side A
I wanna be, I wanna be, I wanna be a beach bumRunout, Side AA [Beach is Underlined]
Baby FordBeach Bump
Vinyl pressings
Beach Bump
by Baby Ford · 1989
16 pressings8 countriesHouseElectronic
Beach Bump was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Beach Bump
6 pressings came out in 1989, 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Rhythm King R12 BFOrD6 (P)
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Advance, White Label
- Runout / matrix
12-R-BFORD 6 A1 PR-P COPYMASTERS MILES MR BABY FORD'S 9TH SYNTHONYRunout side A
12-R-BFORD 6 B1 PR-P COPYMASTERS I WANNA BE, I WANNA BE A BEACH BUMRunout side AA
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Rhythm King BFORD 6P
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
12 BFORD 6 A2 PR-E GIMME WILDFLOWERS BE A BEACH BUM POUNDA UTOPIA "OH" - ITS OUTASIGHT"A Side
12 BFORD 6 B2 PR-E ALL THE SIGNS LEAD TO WIGAN "CASINO", "CASINO"B Side
Germany
1989- Label and catalog number
- Rhythm King BFORD 6Rough Trade BFORD 6
- Format
- 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
BFORD 6 A G.PaulerSide A
BFORD 6 B G.PaulerSide B
Germany
1989- Label and catalog number
- Rhythm King FORD 6
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Italy
1989- Label and catalog number
- Rhythm King FORDX 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Germany | Rhythm King BFORD 6 / Rough Trade BFORD 6First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | Germany | Rhythm King FORD 6First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Italy | Rhythm King FORDX 6First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Rhythm King 12 RBFORD 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Rhythm King BFORD 6PFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Rhythm King R12 BFOrD6 (P)First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Advance, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Advance, White Label |
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australasia | Possum Records POST 572 / Rhythm King POST 57212" | 12" |
| 1990 | France | Virgin 8051512" | 12" |
| 1990 | France | Virgin 905807", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Spain | DRO 2D-0707-112" | 12" |
| 1990 | UK | Rhythm King 10 BFORD 6 / Rhythm King 10 BFORD610", 33 ⅓ RPM, Numbered, Special Edition · Numbered | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Numbered, Special Edition · Numbered |
| 1990 | Venezuela | Sono-Rodven 8400812", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Rhythm King 12BFORD6 / Rhythm King 12 B.FORD 612", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | US | Sire 0-21440 / Sire 9 21440-012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | UK | Rhythm King 7 B.FORD 6 / Rhythm King 7BFORD67", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Rhythm King 12BFORD612", Single, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Single, Promo, White Label · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABeach Bump (Full Version)8:50
- B1Wigan (Bass Mix)5:55
- B2Beach Bump (Beachbum's Version)5:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Beach Bump are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Beach Bump are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was Beach Bump first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, Germany, Italy. One of them is Rhythm King 12 RBFORD 6.
How do I tell if my copy of Beach Bump is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 RBFORD 6, R12 BFOrD6 (P), BFORD 6P, BFORD 6) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Mr Baby Ford's 9th synthony. and I wanna be, I wanna be, I wanna be a beach bum. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Beach Bump 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.
