Germany
1998- Label and catalog number
- Kosmo Records KOS 021
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
KOS 021 A SST 33 UPMRunout Groove A
KOS 021 B 45 UPM SSTRunout Groove B
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Vinyl pressings
Beatbox
by Dial M For Moguai · 1998
11 pressings3 countriesTechnoTech HouseElectronic
Beatbox was first pressed on vinyl in 1998. 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 Beatbox
4 pressings came out in 1998, 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.
Germany
1998- Label and catalog number
- Kosmo Records 74321 63595 1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
74321 63595 1 A' DAMONTRunout A side, etched
74321 63595 1 B' DAMONTRunout AA side, etched
Germany
1998- Label and catalog number
- Kosmo Records KOS 021
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
KOS 021 A SST 33 UPMRunout Groove A
KOS 021 B 45 UPM SSTRunout Groove B
Germany
1998- Label and catalog number
- Kosmo Records 74321 63595 1
- Format
- 12", Single, Promo, White Label, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Germany | Kosmo Records KOS 021First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 1998 | Germany | Kosmo Records 74321 63595 1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | Germany | Kosmo Records KOS 021First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1998 | Germany | Kosmo Records 74321 63595 1First year12", Single, Promo, White Label, Stereo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo, White Label, Stereo · Promo |
| 1999 | France | Overdance! ORA OR 1007-612" | 12" |
2000s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | UK | Knuckleheadz Records khz00112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2002 | UK | Knuckleheadz Records khz00112", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 2003 | UK | Tripoli Trax TTRAX 09212" | 12" |
| 2003 | UK | Tripoli Trax TTRAX 09212", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2009 | Germany | Punx PUNX 01912", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 45 RPM, 33 ⅓ RPM |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Germany | Kosmo Records KOS02112" | 12" |
Tracklist
- A1Beatbox (New Clubmix)9:45
- B1Beatbox (Original)8:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Beatbox are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Beatbox are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1998 and 2010.
When was Beatbox first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1998, in Germany. One of them is Kosmo Records KOS 021.
How do I tell if my copy of Beatbox is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KOS 021, 74321 63595 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KOS 021 A SST 33 UPM and KOS 021 B 45 UPM SST. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Beatbox 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.