US
September 1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor CPL1-5059
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
CPL1-5059A-1 I A2Side A runout
CPL1-5059B-1 I A1Side B runout
Cleo LaineA Beautiful Thing
Vinyl pressings
A Beautiful Thing
by Cleo Laine · 1974
15 pressings7 countriesSoulJazzFunk / Soul
A Beautiful Thing was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 A Beautiful Thing
6 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 5 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA SF 8398
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SF 8398 - A - IE AIH DBrunout, side A
SF 8398 - B - IE DB AIGrunout, side B
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor CPL1-5059
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor CPL1-5059
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CPL1-5059 A TG.Side A runout etched
CPL1-5059 B³ TG.Side B runout etched
CPL1-5059-ASide A label
CPL1-5059-BSide B label
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor CPL1-5059
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CPL1-5059 A L TG.A runout etched
CPL1-5059 B² L TG.B runout etched
CPL1-5059-AA label
CPL1-5059-BB label
South Africa
1974- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor CPL1-5059
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | RCA Victor CPL1-5059First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | RCA Victor CPL1-5059First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Canada | RCA Victor CPL1-5059First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | South Africa | RCA Victor CPL1-5059First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | RCA SF 8398First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | RCA Victor CPL1-5059First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | RCA RCA-6253LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | RCA Victor CPL1-5059LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | RCA Victor AFL1-5059LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | RCA Victor AYL1 3805LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | RCA Victor AYL1 3805LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | Australia | Interfusion L 38063LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | RCA AYL 1-3805LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | New Zealand | RCA Victor CPL1-5059LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | RCA Victor CPL1-5059LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1All In Love Is Fair3:44
- A2Skip-A-Long Sam2:37
- A3Send In The Clowns3:18
- A4The Least You Can Do Is The Best You Can3:30
- A5They Needed Each Other2:33
- B1I Loves You Porgy3:01
- B2Until It's Time For You To Go3:50
- B3Life Is A Wheel3:32
- B4The Summer Knows3:30
- B5A Beautiful Thing2:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Beautiful Thing are there?
15 vinyl pressings of A Beautiful Thing are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1974 and 1983.
When was A Beautiful Thing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is RCA Victor CPL1-5059, released September 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of A Beautiful Thing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CPL1-5059, SF 8398) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CPL1-5059A-1 I A2 and CPL1-5059B-1 I A1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Beautiful Thing 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.
