US
November 1962- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records W 1792
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Vinyl pressings
Beyond The Fringe
by Beyond The Fringe · 1962
17 pressings2 countriesSoundtrackComedyNon-MusicStage & Screen
Beyond The Fringe was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Beyond The Fringe
7 pressings came out in 1962, 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.
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records W 1792
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
W 1-1792-N2 #² ["anvil" symbol]Side A , stamped, variant 1
W2-1792-N1#² ["anvil" symbol]Side B, stamped, variant 1
W1-1792-N2 #² ["anvil" symbol]Side A , stamped, variant 2
W2-1792-D2 ["anvil" symbol]Side B, stamped, variant 2
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records W 1792
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
W1-1792-N4Side A label matrix
W2-1792-D1Side B label matrix
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SW 1792Capitol Records SW-1792
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STW 1-1792-N1 (Scranton Anvil) &IILabel Side A
STW 2-1792-D1 (Scranton Anvil) &Label Side B
Canada
1962- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SW 1792
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1962- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records W 1792
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Canada | Capitol Records SW 1792First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Canada | Capitol Records W 1792First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Canada | Capitol Records W 1792First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Capitol Records W 1792First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Capitol Records W 1792First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Capitol Records SW 1792 / Capitol Records SW-1792First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Capitol Records W 1792First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Canada | Capitol Records SW 1792LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Capitol Records SW 1792 / Capitol Records SW-1792LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1969 | US | Capitol Records SW 1792 / Capitol Records SW-1792LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Canada | Capitol Records SW 1792LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records SW 1792LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SW 1792 / Capitol Records SW-1792LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SW 1792LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SW 1792LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SW-1792 / Capitol Records SW 1792LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Album, Stereo, Reissue |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SW 1792 / Capitol Records SW-1792LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Bollard1:58
- A2The Sadder And Wiser Beaver2:30
- A3Deutscher Chansons2:52
- A4Take A Pew5:54
- Aftermyth Of War
- A5aTop Hat, White Tie And Tails
- A5bLilli Marlene
- A5cThe Way To The Stars
- B1Sitting On The Bench
- B2And The Same To You (Colonel Bogey)3:54
- B3Portrait From Memory2:07
- B4So That's The Way You Like It5:55
- B5The End Of The World4:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Beyond The Fringe are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Beyond The Fringe are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1962 and 1971.
When was Beyond The Fringe first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, Canada. One of them is Capitol Records W 1792, released November 1962.
How do I tell if my copy of Beyond The Fringe is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use W 1792, SW 1792) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Beyond The Fringe 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.