US
1994- Label and catalog number
- Strictly Rhythm SRB015
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
SRB-015-A-RE 1 Dmm Europadisk NY 9367 S3Side A
SRB-015-B-RE 1 Dmm Europadisk NY 9367 S3Side B
Vinyl pressings
Beautiful People
by Barbara Tucker · 1994
21 pressings5 countriesHouseGarage HouseElectronic
Beautiful People was first pressed on vinyl in 1994. 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 People
12 pressings came out in 1994, the album's first year, in 4 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.
US
1994- Label and catalog number
- Strictly Rhythm SRB016
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
SRB-016-ASide A
SRB-016-BSide B
US
1994- Label and catalog number
- Strictly Rhythm SRB016
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
SRB-016-A EUROPADISK DMM NY USA 9563Side A
SRB-016-B EUROPADISK DMM NY USA 9563Side B
US
1994- Label and catalog number
- Strictly Rhythm SRB016
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
US
1994- Label and catalog number
- Strictly Rhythm SRB015
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
UK
February 14, 1994- Label and catalog number
- Positiva 12TIV-11Positiva 8812096
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
12 TIV 11 A-01-1- 1- DMachine stamp side A
12TIV-11 AA side label
12TIV-11 AAAA side label
12 TIV 11 AA-01-1- 1- DMachine stamp side AA
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 7217-12First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | Italy | D:vision Records DV 050First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1994 | Italy | D:vision Records DV 050First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | UK | Positiva 12TIVDJ-11First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | UK | Positiva TIV-11First year7", 45 RPM, Advance | 7", 45 RPM, Advance |
| 1994 | US | Strictly Rhythm SRB015First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | US | Strictly Rhythm SRB016First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | US | Strictly Rhythm SRB-01612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1994 | US | Strictly Rhythm SRB01512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1994 | US | Strictly Rhythm SRB016First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | US | Strictly Rhythm SRB016First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1994 | US | Strictly Rhythm SRB015First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | UK | Positiva 12TIV-11 / Positiva 8812096First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1994 | UK | Positiva TIV-11First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single |
| 1998 | UK | Positiva 12BABS00112", Single Sided | 12", Single Sided |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | UK | Not On Label BT00112", Single Sided | 12", Single Sided |
| 2002 | UK | Not On Label BT00112", Single Sided, White Label | 12", Single Sided, White Label |
| 2007 | UK | Strictly Rhythm SRB015R12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Remastered | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Remastered |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Europe | Positiva 12PTV-257 / Virgin EMI Records 12PTV-25712", Single | 12", Single |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | UK | Strictly Rhythm SRB01512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label (Barbara Tucker) B/PEOPLE00112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Beautiful People (Underground Network Mix)9:05
- A2Beautiful People (Beautiful Reprise)5:39
- B1Beautiful People (C.J.'s Club Mix)7:34
- B2Beautiful People (C.J.'s Dub)8:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Beautiful People are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Beautiful People are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1994 and 2022.
When was Beautiful People first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1994, in US, UK, Germany, Italy. One of them is Strictly Rhythm SRB015.
How do I tell if my copy of Beautiful People is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SRB015, SRB016, 12TIV-11, TIV-11) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SRB-015-A-RE 1 Dmm Europadisk NY 9367 S3 and SRB-015-B-RE 1 Dmm Europadisk NY 9367 S3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Beautiful People 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.
