UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 294DMagnet MAG 294
- Format
- 7", Single, Limited Edition · Gatefold
Chris ReaOn The Beach
Vinyl pressings
On The Beach
by Chris Rea · 1986
25 pressings14 countriesPop RockRock
On The Beach 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 On The Beach
20 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 10 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAGT 294
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MAG-T-294-A1 1 CRunout etched side A
MAG-T-294-B1 C DRunout etched side B
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAG 294
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
MAG 294 - A1 ɅSide A runout, etched / stamped
MAG 294 - B1 ɅSide B runout, etched / stamped
Australia
July 1986- Label and catalog number
- Magnet 885 113-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1986- Label and catalog number
- Magnet 885 113-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Benelux
1986- Label and catalog number
- Magnet 108 357
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM DS 108357 A-1/6-86Runout side A
DM DS 108357 B-1/6-86Runout side B
S 108 357 ALabel side A
S 108 357 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | Magnet 885 113-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Benelux | Magnet 108 357First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Benelux | Magnet 608 299 / Ariola 608 299First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1986 | France | Magnet 712 001First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | France | Magnet 711 001 / Magnet 711.001First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | France | Magnet 711 001 / Magnet 711.001First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | France | Magnet 711 001First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Germany | Magnet 885 113-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Germany | Magnet 885 113-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Ireland | Magnet MAG 294First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Italy | Magnet ZT 7575First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | Portugal | Magnet 885 113-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Portugal | Magnet 885 113-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | South Africa | DJM Records MAGS 1559First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Magnet 885 113-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Geffen Records 7-22938-A7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AOn The Beach (Special Extended Remix)6:02
- B1If Anybody Asks You5:00
- B2On The Beach (Special Remix)4:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of On The Beach are there?
25 vinyl pressings of On The Beach are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1986 and 1989.
When was On The Beach first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, Australia, Benelux, France and more. One of them is Magnet MAG 294D.
How do I tell if my copy of On The Beach is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MAG 294D, MAGT 294, MAG 294, 885 113-7) 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 On The Beach 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.
