Vinyl pressings
by Bauhaus · 1985
1979-1983 was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
8 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
BEGA-64-A. MT. DAMONTRunout side A variant 1
BEGA-64-B. 1[rotated 90° to the right] MT. DAMONTRunout side B variant 1
BEGA-64-C MT. DRunout side C variant 1
BEGA-64-D. BILBO TAPE ONE DAMONTRunout side D variant 1
BEGA-64-A 1 MT. DAMONT ADSide A runout, variant 1
BEGA-64-B 1 MT. DAMONT AJSide B runout, variant 1
BEGA-64-C MT. DAMONT AMSide C runout, variant 1
BEGA-64-D MT. DAMONT AKSide D runout, variant 1
BEGA-64-A2Runout Side A, Variant 1
BEGA-64-B1Runout Side B, Variant 1
BEGA-64-C1Runout Side C, Variant 1
BEGA-64-D1Runout Side D, Variant 1
BEGA-64.A2 ∵Runout side A
BEGA-64-B.1 BILBO TAPE ONE ∵Runout side B
BEGA-64-C.2 JA ∵Runout Side C
BEGA-64.D.1 BILBO TAPE ONE CRunout Side D
BEGA-64.A2 ASide A runout, variant 1
BEGA-64-B.1 BILBO TAPE ONE ASide B runout, variant 1
BEGA-64-C.1 BILBO TAPE ONE A 2Side C runout, variant 1
BEGA-64-D.1 BILBO TAPE ONE D 2Side D runout, variant 1
BEGA-64-A1 BILBO TAPE ONESide A runout
BEGA-65-B-2 ASide B runout
BEGA-64-C.1 BILBO TAPE ONE ASide C runout
BEGA-64-D.1 BILBO TAPE ONE ASide D runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Brazil | Estúdio Eldorado 3040First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Beggars Banquet BEGA 64First yearLP, Mispress, Compilation | LP, Mispress, Compilation |
| 1985 | UK | Beggars Banquet BEGA 64 / Beggars Banquet BEG 100EFirst yearLP, Compilation, Misprint | LP, Compilation, Misprint |
| 1985 | UK | Beggars Banquet BEGA 64First yearLP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Numbered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Numbered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
| 1985 | UK | Beggars Banquet BEGA 64First yearLP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Numbered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Numbered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
| 1985 | UK | Beggars Banquet BEGA 64First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Beggars Banquet BEGA 64First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | UK | Beggars Banquet BEGA 64First yearLP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Numbered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Numbered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
| 1986 | Japan | Beggars Banquet YX-7399-AXLP, Compilation, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1986 | Japan | Beggars Banquet YX-7399-AXLP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1987 | Greece | Beggars Banquet 58 024 BEGA / Beggars Banquet 58024LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1987 | Greece | Beggars Banquet BEG 58026LP, Compilation, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1988 | Brazil | Beggars Banquet LP-3040 / Beggars Banquet BEGA 64LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Beggars Banquet BEGA 64LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
14 vinyl pressings of 1979-1983 are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1985 and 1988.
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Brazil. One of them is Beggars Banquet BEGA 64, released November 15, 1985.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BEGA 64, 3040) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BEGA-64-A. MT. DAMONT and BEGA-64-B. 1[rotated 90° to the right] MT. DAMONT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
