Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 258 824-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 258824-7 A [stamped] N [etched]Side A
R/S Alsdorf 258824-7 B [stamped] 13 [etched]Side B
Vinyl pressings
Beat's So Lonely
by Charlie Sexton · 1985
30 pressings12 countriesPop RockRock
Beat's So Lonely was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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's So Lonely
21 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 258 824-0MCA Records L33-17057
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Country unknown
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 0-12925MCA Records 0.12925
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-52715
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records L33-17057
- Format
- 12", Promo, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-52715
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 30 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s30 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Unknown | MCA Records 0-12925 / MCA Records 0.12925First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Australia | MCA Records 7-52715First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Australia | MCA Records 0.12925First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Australia | MCA Records 7-52715First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-52715First year45 RPM, 7" | 45 RPM, 7" |
| 1985 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-52715First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Europe | MCA Records 258 824-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Europe | MCA Records 258 824-0 / MCA Records L33-17057First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Italy | MCA Records 25 8824-7First year45 RPM, 7" | 45 RPM, 7" |
| 1985 | Japan | MCA Records P-2055First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Japan | MCA Records P-2055First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Japan | Elektra PS-1036First yearFlexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | New Zealand | MCA Records 7-52715First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | South Africa | MCA Records LMCS 52715First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Spain | MCA Records S 258824-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- ABeat's So Lonely5:10
- BAttractions4:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Beat's So Lonely are there?
30 vinyl pressings of Beat's So Lonely are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Beat's So Lonely first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Europe, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is MCA Records 258 824-7.
How do I tell if my copy of Beat's So Lonely is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 258 824-7, 258 824-0, 0-12925, MCA-52715) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R/S Alsdorf 258824-7 A [stamped] N [etched] and R/S Alsdorf 258824-7 B [stamped] 13 [etched]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Beat's So Lonely 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.
