Country unknown
1998- Label and catalog number
- Grand Royal 10 CLWL 818
- Format
- 10", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
10 CLWL 818
Beastie BoysAlive
Vinyl pressings
Alive
by Beastie Boys · 1998
12 pressings3 countriesHip Hop
Alive was first pressed on vinyl in 1998. 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 Alive
1 pressing came out in 1998, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Unknown | Grand Royal 10 CLWL 818First year10", 45 RPM, Single | 10", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1999 | Europe | Grand Royal 7243 8 88075 6 2 / Capitol Records 7243 8 88075 6 210", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1999 | Europe | Grand Royal 7243 8 88075 6 2 / Capitol Records 10CL 81812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1999 | UK | Grand Royal 10CL 818 / Capitol Records 7243 8 88075 6 210", 45 RPM, Single | 10", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1999 | UK | Capitol Records 10CLWL81810", White Label | 10", White Label |
| 1999 | US | Grand Royal SPRO 7087 6 13870 1 812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1999 | US | Capitol Records 7PRO 7087 6 13877 7 3 / Grand Royal 7PRO 7087 6 13877 7 37", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1999 | US | Capitol Records 7243-8-58816-7-1 / Grand Royal 7243-8-58816-7-17", Jukebox | 7", Jukebox |
| 1999 | US | Grand Royal 7243 8 88075 6 2 / Capitol Records 10CL 81810" | 10" |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | UK | Not On Label (Beastie Boys) ASS00112", White Label, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", White Label, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2000 | US | Grand Royal SPRO 7087 6 13873 1 512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | UK | Not On Label (Beastie Boys) ASS 00112", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Alive
- A2Start!
- BAlive (B.R.A Remix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Alive are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Alive are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1998 and 2001.
When was Alive first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1998. One of them is Grand Royal 10 CLWL 818.
How do I tell if my copy of Alive is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 10 CLWL 818) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 10 CLWL 818. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Alive 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.
