Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 881 414-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
881 414 7 1W1 ℗ 1984 670 06Runout side A
881 414 7 2W1 ℗ 1984 670 06Runout side B
881 414-7.1WLabel side A
881 414-7.2WLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
Believe In The Beat
by Carol Lynn Townes · 1984
28 pressings14 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronic
Believe In The Beat was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Believe In The Beat
15 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 9 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 881 414-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
84 NP 6844SIde A Printed
84 NP 6845Side A Printed
A- > 881-414-1-84NP-6844-HRMSide A Etched, variant 1
A- 2 ˃ 881-414-1-84NP-6845-HRMSIde B Etched, variant 1
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 881 414-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 881 414-1 DJ
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 881 413-7 DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australasia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 881 414-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australasia | Polydor 881 414-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1984 | Canada | Polydor PDSX 2273First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Canada | Polydor PDS 2273First year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | Europe | Polydor 881 414-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | Polydor 881 414-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | France | Polydor 881 414-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Germany | Polydor 881 414-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Polydor 881 414-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Italy | Polydor 881 414-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Polydor 881 414-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Portugal | Polydor 881 414-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | US | Polydor 881 414-1 DJFirst year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Polydor 881 414-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | US | Polydor 881 414-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1984 | US | Polydor 881 413-7 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Polydor 881 414-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Polydor 881 413 7 DJ7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABelieve In The Beat4:20
- BBelieve In The Beat (Instrumental)4:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Believe In The Beat are there?
28 vinyl pressings of Believe In The Beat are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Believe In The Beat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Europe, US, Australasia, Canada and more. One of them is Polydor 881 414-7.
How do I tell if my copy of Believe In The Beat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 881 414-7, 881 414-1, 881 414-1 DJ, 881 413-7 DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 881 414 7 1W1 ℗ 1984 670 06 and 881 414 7 2W1 ℗ 1984 670 06. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Believe In The Beat 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.