Germany
1968- Label and catalog number
- Karussell 635 137
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1 ℗1965 L8 ◇V G 00 635137 ARunout side A
1 ℗1965 L8 ◇V F 00 635137 BRunout side B
– 635 137 ALabel A
– 635 137 BLabel B
Bee GeesRare, Precious & Beautiful Vol. 3
Vinyl pressings
Rare, Precious & Beautiful Vol. 3
by Bee Gees · 1968
16 pressings11 countriesPop
Rare, Precious & Beautiful Vol. 3 was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Rare, Precious & Beautiful Vol. 3
2 pressings came out in 1968, 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.
Scandinavia
1968- Label and catalog number
- Karussell 635137Karussell 635.137
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Germany | Karussell 635 137First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | Scandinavia | Karussell 635137 / Karussell 635.137First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | Australia | Festival Records FL-33210LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Australia | Festival Records SFL-933,210LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | Germany | Karussell 635 137LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Festival Records SFL-933,210LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Polydor 236 556LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Polydor 236 556LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | Japan | Polydor SMP-1444LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Italy | Polydor 236 556LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | France | Music For Pleasure 2M 026-62157LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1978 | Spain | Impacto EL-591LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | UK | Pickwick Records SHM 971LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | Brazil | K-Tel KTC 4002LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | RSO 2394124LP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Triumph Records 240 058 / Triumph Records 240 058 - G.U.LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Wine And Women2:57
- A2I Don't Think It's Funny3:00
- A3Turn Around Look At Me2:22
- A4I Am The World2:38
- A5The Battle Of The Blue And The Grey2:08
- A6How Love Was True2:22
- B1And The Children Laughing3:25
- B2You Wouldn't Know2:11
- B3I Want Home2:32
- B4Timber1:51
- B5I Was A Lover, A Leader Of Men3:37
- B6Peace Of Mind2:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rare, Precious & Beautiful Vol. 3 are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Rare, Precious & Beautiful Vol. 3 are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1968 and 1979.
When was Rare, Precious & Beautiful Vol. 3 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in Germany, Scandinavia. One of them is Karussell 635 137.
How do I tell if my copy of Rare, Precious & Beautiful Vol. 3 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 635 137, 635137) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1 ℗1965 L8 ◇V G 00 635137 A and 1 ℗1965 L8 ◇V F 00 635137 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rare, Precious & Beautiful Vol. 3 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.
