UK
July 18, 1988- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ 195TWEA 247793-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YZ-195T-A-1 MT DAMONT HSide A, etched
YZ-195T-B-1 MT.2 DAMONT BSide B, etched
Vinyl pressings
On The Beach (Summer '88)
by Chris Rea · 1988
20 pressings12 countriesPop RockRockPop
On The Beach (Summer '88) 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 On The Beach (Summer '88)
20 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 12 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
July 18, 1988- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ 195WEA 247 804 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YZ-195-A-1 ARUN MT3 DAMONTRunout side A
YZ-195-B-1 MT3 DAMONTRunout side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ 195T
- Format
- 12", White Label
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Magnet YZ 195Magnet 247 804 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Magnet label
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ 195
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ195T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YZ-195T-A-1 MT DAMONTSide A, etched
YZ-195T-B-1 MT DAMONT
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | WEA 7.247804First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Australia | WEA 0-247793First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Benelux | Magnet 111 659First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | WEA 24-78047First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | Europe | WEA 247 793-0First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Europe | WEA 247 804-7 / WEA YZ 195First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | WEA 247 804-7 / WEA YZ 195First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Germany | WEA 247 804-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Greece | Three Eggs Three Eggs 7538First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Mexico | WEA PRO 321First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | Portugal | WEA 2478047First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | South Africa | Magnet Records Ltd. MAGS 1564First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | WEA YZ 195TFirst year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1988 | UK | Magnet YZ 195 / Magnet 247 804 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | WEA YZ 195First year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
Tracklist
- A1On The Beach (Summer '88)
- A2I'm Taking The Day Out
- BIt's All Gone (Live In Montreux)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of On The Beach (Summer '88) are there?
20 vinyl pressings of On The Beach (Summer '88) are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was On The Beach (Summer '88) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Australia, Benelux and more. One of them is WEA YZ 195T, released July 18, 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of On The Beach (Summer '88) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use YZ 195T, YZ 195, YZ195T, 0-247793) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YZ-195T-A-1 MT DAMONT H and YZ-195T-B-1 MT.2 DAMONT B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is On The Beach (Summer '88) 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.
