US
July 5, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records V-15483
- Format
- 12", EP, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
[SRC logo] V1-15483-Z2 1-1Runout side A, etched [SRC logo stamped]
[SRC logo] V2-15483-Z1 1-1Runout side B, etched [SRC logo stamped]
Beastie BoysLove American Style EP
Vinyl pressings
Love American Style EP
by Beastie Boys · 1989
13 pressings6 countriesHip Hop
Love American Style EP 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 Love American Style EP
7 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 6 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
June 26, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records PV-15483
- Format
- 12", EP, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
UK
July 1989- Label and catalog number
- Beastie Boys Records 12CL 540Capitol Records 12CL 540
- Format
- 12", EP, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
12CL 540 A-1-1- DMachine stamp side A
12CL 540 B-1-1- DMachine stamp side B
Australia
1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ED 434
- Format
- 12", EP
- Runout / matrix
ED 434 ASide A Runout Groove Hand-Etched
ED 434 BSide B Runout Groove Hand-Etched
ED 434ASide A Label
ED 434BSide B Label
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 20 3448 6Beastie Boys Records 20 3448 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, EP, Single
- Runout / matrix
2034486-A1Runout A [Stamped]
2034486-B1Runout B [Stamped]
060-2034486 AVinyl label side A
060-2034486 BVinyl label side B
Italy
1989- Label and catalog number
- EMI ITALIANA S.p.A. 14 2034486
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, EP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | Capitol Records ED 434First year12", EP | 12", EP |
| 1989 | Europe | Capitol Records 20 3448 6 / Beastie Boys Records 20 3448 6First year12", 45 RPM, EP, Single | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Single |
| 1989 | Italy | EMI ITALIANA S.p.A. 14 2034486First year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1989 | Jamaica | Capitol Records V-15483First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1989 | US | Capitol Records PV-15483First year12", EP, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", EP, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Beastie Boys Records 12CL 540 / Capitol Records 12CL 540First year12", EP, 45 RPM | 12", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | US | Capitol Records V-15483First year12", EP, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", EP, 33 ⅓ RPM |
1990s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | US | Grand Royal GR 06412", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1998 | US | Grand Royal GR 06412", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 1998 | US | Grand Royal GR 064Reissue, 12" · Colored vinyl | Reissue, 12" · Colored vinyl |
| 1998 | US | Grand Royal GR 06412", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 1998 | US | Grand Royal GR 06412", EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1998 | US | Capitol Records GR O64-A12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Special Edition · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Special Edition · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Shake Your Rump3:19
- A2Hey Ladies3:47
- B133% God3:53
- B2Dis Yourself In '89 (Just Do It)3:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love American Style EP are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Love American Style EP are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1989 and 1998.
When was Love American Style EP first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, UK, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Capitol Records V-15483, released July 5, 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Love American Style EP is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V-15483, PV-15483, 12CL 540, ED 434) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, [SRC logo] V1-15483-Z2 1-1 and [SRC logo] V2-15483-Z1 1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love American Style EP 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.
