UK
January 9, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 12R 6195
- Format
- 12", Single
Brother BeyondBe My Twin
Vinyl pressings
Be My Twin
by Brother Beyond · 1989
13 pressings6 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Be My Twin 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 Be My Twin
13 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.
UK
January 9, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone RP 6195Parlophone R 6195
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R 6195 A-2U-1-2 R.U.R.2WIN? 020 C-5773 A-2 IIRunout side A
R 6195 B-2U-1-2 TY1 020 C-5773 B-2 IIRunout side B
UK
January 9, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone R 6195
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Sonopress Pressing
- Runout / matrix
R 6195 A-2U-1-2 R.U.R.2WIN? 020 C-5773A-2 IIRunout side A, variant 1
R 6195 B-2U-1-1 TY1 020 C-5773 B-2Runout side B, variant 1
R 6195 A-2U-1-3 R.U.R.2WIN? 020 C-5773A-2 IIRunout side A, variant 2
R 6195 B-2U-1-2 TY1 020 C-5773 B-2Runout side B, variant 2
UK
January 9, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone R 6195
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · EMI Records Pressing
- Runout / matrix
R 6195 A-2U-1-2 R.U.R.2WIN?Runout side A
R 6195 B-2U-1-2 TY1Runout side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone RG 6195Parlophone R 6195
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
R 6195 A-2U-1-2 R.U.R.2WIN? 020 C-5773A-2-IIRunout side A
R 6195 B-2U-1-2 TY1 020 C-5773B-2IIRunout side B
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records V-15501Parlophone V-15501
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
V-1-15501 G-1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL E_ SRC 1-1Runout side A
V-2-15501 G-2 1-1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL E_ SRCRunout side B
x601686A, x601741Side A label
x601686B, x601686CSide B label
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.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Benelux | Parlophone K 060-20 3212 6 / EMI K 060-20 3212 6First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | Europe | Parlophone 006 20 3212 7 / Parlophone 20 3212 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Parlophone 006-20 3212 6 / EMI 20 3212 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Guatemala | EMI 4814First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Portugal | Parlophone Spa 2/90First yearFlexi-disc, 7" | Flexi-disc, 7" |
| 1989 | Portugal | Parlophone 2032127First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Parlophone RG 6195 / Parlophone R 6195First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | US | Capitol Records V-15501 / Parlophone V-15501First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | US | Capitol Records 7PRO-79725First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Parlophone 12R 6195First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1989 | UK | Parlophone RP 6195 / Parlophone R 6195First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1989 | UK | Parlophone R 6195First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Parlophone R 6195First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ABe My Twin (Extended)
- B1Broken Life
- B2Be My Twin (Instrumental)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Be My Twin are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Be My Twin are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Be My Twin first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, Benelux, Europe and more. One of them is Parlophone 12R 6195, released January 9, 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Be My Twin is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12R 6195, RP 6195, R 6195, RG 6195) 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 Be My Twin 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.
