Australasia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 817 874-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
817 874 A-2X DBRunout A
817 874-B-2X DBRunout B
817 874-1 ALabel A
817 874-1 BLabel B
DragonBody And The Beat
Vinyl pressings
Body And The Beat
by Dragon · 1984
17 pressings15 countriesPop RockRock
Body And The Beat was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Body And The Beat
16 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 15 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POLD 5143Polydor 817 874-1
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 817 874-1 Y-1Polydor 422-817 874-1 Y-1
- Format
- LP, Album · Hauppauge Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A-1 ⊳ 422 817-874-1-AS-HRMSide A, etched
A-1 ⊳ 422817874-1-BS-HRMSide B. etched
STERLINGSide A & B, stamped
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 817 874-1 Y-1Polydor 422-817 874-1 Y-1
- Format
- LP, Album · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
422 817 874-1-AS-ALD [Allied logo] B-19550-ALD SLM △ 7126 1-1 STERLING ⒽA side etch, exc Allied, STERLING stamp
422 817 874-1-BS-ALD [Allied logo] B-19551-ALD SLM △ 7126-X 1-1 STERLING ⒽB side etch, exc Allied, STERLING stamp
Germany
July 1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 817 874-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
817 174-1 S1 320Runout side A
817 174-1 S2 320Runout side B
Argentina
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 817 874-1Polydor 27208
- 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 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Argentina | Polydor 817 874-1 / Polydor 27208First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Australasia | Polydor 817 874-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Canada | Polydor PDS-1-6400First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | France | Polydor 817 874-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Greece | Polydor 817 874-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Israel | Polydor 817 874-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | Polydor 28MM 0393First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Mexico | Polydor LPR 16524 / Polydor 817 874-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Polydor 817 874-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Philippines | Polydor 817 874-1YFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | South Africa | Polydor POLY5672First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Spain | Polydor 817 874-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | UK | Polydor POLD 5143 / Polydor 817 874-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | Polydor 817 874-1 Y-1 / Polydor 422-817 874-1 Y-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | Polydor 817 874-1 Y-1 / Polydor 422-817 874-1 Y-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Rain
- A2Promises
- A3Wilderworld
- A4Cry
- A5Cool Down
- B1Body And The Beat
- B2Witnessing
- B3Magic
- B4What Am I Gonna Do?
- B5Fool
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Body And The Beat are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Body And The Beat are listed here, from 15 countries.
When was Body And The Beat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Australasia, UK, US, Germany and more. One of them is Polydor 817 874-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Body And The Beat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 817 874-1, POLD 5143, 817 874-1 Y-1, PDS-1-6400) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 817 874 A-2X DB and 817 874-B-2X DB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Body And The Beat 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.
