Europe
1979- Label and catalog number
- Blue Sky SKY 7802
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
01-7802-1A-1Runout, side A, stamped
01-7802-1B-1Runout, side A, stamped
Edgar WinterAbove And Beyond
Vinyl pressings
Above And Beyond
by Edgar Winter · 1979
13 pressings5 countriesDiscoRockFunk / SoulPop
Above And Beyond was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Above And Beyond
8 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 4 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.
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Blue Sky 4Z8-2785
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
AA-4Z8-2785-3A-Side Runout Etching
AA-4Z8-2785-4B-Side Runout Etching
STERLINGRunout Stamp Each Side
AA-AF 4Z8 2785-3A-Side Label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Blue Sky ZS9-2786
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Blue Sky 4Z8-2785
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
AA-4Z8-2785-3 STERLINGSide A
AA-4Z8-2785-4 STERLINGSide B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Blue Sky ZS9 2786
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Blue Sky ZS9 2786
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
p AA-ZS9-2786-3 STERLING 2 AA-Side Runout Etching
p AA-ZS9-2786-3 STERLING 1 AAA-Side Runout Etching
AA-AF ZS9 2786-3Labels
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Epic ES 244First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | Europe | Blue Sky SKY 7802First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | US | Blue Sky 4Z8-2785First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Blue Sky 4Z8-2785First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1979 | US | Blue Sky AA-4Z8-2785-312", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1979 | US | Blue Sky ZS9 2786First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Blue Sky ZS9 2786First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Blue Sky ZS9-2786First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Venezuela | CBS MS-4014First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | UK | Blue Sky SKY 12-824612" | 12" |
| 1980 | UK | Blue Sky S SKY 82467", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | UK | Blue Sky S SKY 82467", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | UK | Blue Sky 4Z8-2785 / Columbia 4Z8-278512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- AAbove And Beyond5:03
- BTake It The Way It Is4:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Above And Beyond are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Above And Beyond are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1979 and 2012.
When was Above And Beyond first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Europe, US, Venezuela, Australia. One of them is Blue Sky SKY 7802.
How do I tell if my copy of Above And Beyond is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SKY 7802, 4Z8-2785, ZS9-2786, ZS9 2786) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 01-7802-1A-1 and 01-7802-1B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Above And Beyond 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.
