US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Rhino Records T-RNLP 70858
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Billy Vera & The BeatersBy Request (The Best Of Billy Vera & The Beaters)
Vinyl pressings
By Request (The Best Of Billy Vera & The Beaters)
by Billy Vera & The Beaters · 1986
13 pressings8 countriesCountryRhythm & BluesRockFunk / Soul
By Request was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 By Request
7 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 5 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Rhino Records RNLP 70858
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
RNLP-70858A-2 kdisc KP S-16422 1-1 ɑ △13401Side A, variant 1
RNLP-70858B-2 ɑ △13401-X kdisc KP S-16423-RE1 1-4Side B, variant 1
RNLP-70858A-4 ɑ △13401 kdisc KP AL-SP SP 0-1Side A, variant 2
RNLP-70858B-4 ɑ △13401-X kdisc KP AL-SP SP 0-1Side B, variant 2
Australia
1986- Label and catalog number
- Alfa VPLI 6734
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- Rhino Records T-RNLP 70858
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Green Labels
- Runout / matrix
RNLP 70858-A TLC-TSide A runout
RNLP 70858-B TLC-TSide B runout
Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- Rhino Records T-RNLP 70858
- Format
- LP, Compilation · White Labels
- Runout / matrix
RNLP 70858-A TLC-TSide A runout
RNLP 70858-B TLC-TSide B runout
Netherlands
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 831 835-1Polydor 831835-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
831 835 1 1Y 1 ℗ 1981 670 04 11 1Runout Side A
831 835 1 2Y 1 ℗ 1981 670 04 11 1Runout Side B
831 835-1 1YLabel Side A
831 835-1 2YLabel Side B
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | Alfa VPLI 6734First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | Canada | Rhino Records T-RNLP 70858First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | Canada | Rhino Records T-RNLP 70858First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Polydor 831 835-1 / Polydor 831835-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRLP 3065First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | US | Rhino Records T-RNLP 70858First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | US | Rhino Records RNLP 70858First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1987 | Germany | Intercord C - 145 100LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1987 | Ireland | Avalon Records VERA 1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1987 | Spain | Key Records Int. KRI-LP-2LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Intercord INT 145.100LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | Rhino Records RNLP 70858LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
| ? | US | Rhino Records RNLP 70858LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Corner Of The Night5:23
- A2Someone Will School You, Someone Will Cool You3:56
- A3Strange Things Happen3:54
- A4I Can Take Care Of Myself3:25
- A5Millie, Make Some Chili4:13
- A6Peanut Butter2:54
- B1Hopeless Romantic5:09
- B2At This Moment4:15
- B3Here Comes The Dawn Again11:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of By Request are there?
13 vinyl pressings of By Request are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was By Request first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, Australia, Canada, Netherlands and more. One of them is Rhino Records T-RNLP 70858.
How do I tell if my copy of By Request is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T-RNLP 70858, RNLP 70858, VPLI 6734, 831 835-1) 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 By Request 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.