New Zealand
1977- Label and catalog number
- RCA 103071
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PB 11190ALabel side A
PB 11190BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
Beauty And The Beast
by David Bowie · 1977
20 pressings13 countriesPop RockArt RockRock
Beauty And The Beast was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Beauty And The Beast
1 pressing came out in 1977, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | New Zealand | RCA 103071First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Australia | RCA Victor 1030717", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Canada | RCA Victor PB-111907", Single | 7", Single |
| 1978 | France | RCA Victor PB 11907", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Germany | RCA PB 1190 / RCA Victor PB 11907", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Netherlands | RCA PB 1190 / RCA Victor PB 11907", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | New Zealand | RCA Victor 1030717", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | UK | RCA Victor PB 11907", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | RCA PB-111907", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | US | RCA JH-11190 / RCA (PB-11190)7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1978 | Belgium | RCA PB 1190 / RCA Victor PB 11907", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | UK | RCA Victor PB 1190 / RCA Victor PB 111907", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | UK | RCA Victor PB 1190 / RCA Victor PB 111907", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress |
| 1978 | UK | RCA Victor PB 1190 / RCA Victor PB 111907", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Europe | RCA BOW 512 / RCA PB 11907", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | RCA BOW 512 / RCA PB 11907", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Reissue |
| 1983 | Ireland | RCA BOW 512 / RCA PB 11907", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1983 | UK | RCA BOW 514 / RCA LPBO 50097", 45 RPM, Misprint, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | UK, Europe & US | Parlophone DBBATB 40 / Parlophone 01902957405667", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Remastered · Limited, Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Remastered · Limited, Picture disc |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Poland | Morgot Records 026Flexi-disc, 6½", 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided, Card Backed, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | Flexi-disc, 6½", 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided, Card Backed, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- ABeauty And The Beast3:32
- BSense Of Doubt3:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Beauty And The Beast are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Beauty And The Beast are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1977 and 2018.
When was Beauty And The Beast first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in New Zealand. One of them is RCA 103071.
How do I tell if my copy of Beauty And The Beast is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 103071) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PB 11190A and PB 11190B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Beauty And The Beast 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.
