UK
January 18, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Mister-Ron Records DOOD 12 001
- Format
- 12"
Vinyl pressings
Beat Dis
by Bomb The Bass · 1988
47 pressings14 countriesHouseBreaksElectronic
Beat Dis was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Beat Dis
45 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 14 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.
UK
January 18, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Mister-Ron Records DOOD 121Mister-Ron Records D00D 121
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DOOD - 121 0̶0̶1 A1 PAGSide A, variant 1, '121' below '001'
DOOD - 121 1̶2̶0̶0̶1 B1 PAGSide B, variant 1, '121' below '12001'
D00D - 1210̶0̶1A1 PAG 0Side A, variant 2
D00D1211̶2̶1̶2̶0̶0̶1 B1 PAG XSide B, variant 2, '121' below '1212001'
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mister-Ron Records D00D R121Mister-Ron Records DOOD R121
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
∗ DOOD-R-12-1 A-1 ∗ DAMONTA Side Runout
∗ DOOD-R-12-1 B-1 ∗ DAMONT ↦MTB Side Runout
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mister-Ron Records DOOD 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
✳ DOOD [something crossed out] /A1 ✳ MT.1 DAMONT L-19988Side A, etched
✳ DOOD [something crossed out] /B1 ✳ MT.- DAMONT - [circled] xSide B, etched
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mister-Ron Records DOOD 7001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DOOD I̶l̶l̶e̶g̶i̶b̶l̶e̶ 1A-1 ✶ MT. L19988 ⌽ ✶Runout side A
DOOD I̶l̶l̶e̶g̶i̶b̶l̶e̶ 1-B-1 ✶ MT L19989 ⌽ ✶Runout side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mister-Ron Records DOOD R121Mister-Ron Records DOOD 12001
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 47 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s45 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australasia | Possum Records TDS 451First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Australasia | Possum Records 104868First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | Island Records IS 1192 / 4th & Broadway IS 1192First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Canada | Island Records 97076 / 4th & Broadway 97076First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | Canada | Island Records IS 1192 / 4th & Broadway IS 1192First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | France | Rhythm King 90411First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | France | Rhythm King 80371First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Germany | BCM Records B.C. 12-2093-40First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | BCM Records B.C. 7-2093-41First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | BCM Records B.C. 12-2093-40RFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | BCM Records B.C. 7-2093-41First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | BCM Records B.C. 12-2093-40First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Greece | Virgin VG 2106-Z / Virgin VG 2106ZFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Ireland | Mister-Ron Records DOOD 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Italy | Rhythm King DOOD 121First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Germany | BCM Records BCM 12774 / BCM Records 1277412", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1997 | Italy | Rhythm King DOOD 17", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ABeat Dis (Extended Dis)6:02
- B1Beat Dis (Radio Edit)3:50
- B2Bonus Beats5:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Beat Dis are there?
47 vinyl pressings of Beat Dis are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1988 and 1997.
When was Beat Dis first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Portugal, Australasia and more. One of them is Mister-Ron Records DOOD 12 001, released January 18, 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Beat Dis is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DOOD 12 001, DOOD 121, D00D R121, DOOD 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 Beat Dis 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.
