US
March 14, 2005- Label and catalog number
- Lewis Recordings LEWIS007LP
- Format
- LP, Album
EdanBeauty And The Beat
Vinyl pressings
Beauty And The Beat
by Edan · 2005
13 pressings3 countriesHip Hop
Beauty And The Beat was first pressed on vinyl in 2005. 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 Beat
3 pressings came out in 2005, the album's first year, in 2 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
March 29, 2005- Label and catalog number
- Lewis Recordings LEWIS007LP
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
L̶E̶W̶I̶S̶ ̶0̶0̶8̶L̶P̶ ̶-̶ ̶1̶A̶ OOPS! LEWIS-007-1A HFM J.Y.Side A, etched
L̶E̶W̶I̶S̶ ̶0̶0̶8̶L̶P̶ ̶-̶ ̶1̶B̶ OOPS! LEWIS-007-1BSide B, etched
UK
March 29, 2005- Label and catalog number
- Lewis Recordings LEWIS007LP
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
L̶E̶W̶I̶S̶ ̶0̶0̶8̶L̶P̶ ̶-̶ ̶1̶A̶ OOPS! LEWIS-007-1A HFM J.Y.Side A, Etched
L̶E̶W̶I̶S̶ ̶0̶0̶8̶L̶P̶ ̶-̶ ̶1̶B̶ OOPS! LEWIS-007-1BSide B, Etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | US | Lewis Recordings LEWIS007LPFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2005 | UK | Lewis Recordings LEWIS007LPFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2005 | UK | Lewis Recordings LEWIS007LPFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | UK | Lewis Recordings LEWISLP007LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2019 | UK & US | Lewis Recordings LEWIS103-LP / Lewis Recordings LEWIS103LPLP, Album, Record Store Day, Reissue | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Reissue |
2020s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | US | Lewis Recordings LEWIS102-LPLP, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2020 | US | Lewis Recordings LEWIS103-LP / Get On Down LEWIS103-LPLP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | UK & US | Lewis Recordings LEWIS1118LPLP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2022 | UK & US | Lewis Recordings LEWIS1118LPLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2022 | UK & US | Lewis Recordings LEWIS1118LPLP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2022 | UK & US | Lewis Recordings LEWIS1118LPLP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2022 | US | Lewis Recordings LEWIS1118PDLP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2023 | UK & US | Lewis Recordings LEWIS1118LPLP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Special Edition, White Label, Stereo · Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Special Edition, White Label, Stereo · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Polite Meeting (Intro)2:16
- A2Funky Voltron2:17
- A3I See Colours2:31
- A4Fumbling Over Words That Rhyme2:55
- A5Murder Mystery2:03
- A6Torture Chamber3:12
- B1Making Planets2:54
- B2Time Outt (Segue)1:08
- B3Rock And Roll3:16
- B4Beauty3:20
- B5The Science Of Two3:33
- B6Smile2:15
- B7Promised Land2:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Beauty And The Beat are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Beauty And The Beat are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 2005 and 2023.
When was Beauty And The Beat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2005, in US, UK. One of them is Lewis Recordings LEWIS007LP, released March 14, 2005.
How do I tell if my copy of Beauty And The Beat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LEWIS007LP) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Beauty 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.