UK
October 8, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2287
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
V 2287 A-6U-1-1-1 TOWN HOUSESide A
V 2287 B-2U-1-1-3 TOWN HOUSESide B
EndgamesBuilding Beauty
Vinyl pressings
Building Beauty
by Endgames · 1983
10 pressings8 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronic
Building Beauty was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Building Beauty
6 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VL 2269
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1983- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 205 729Virgin 205 729-320
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
205729 A-1/83 S III Made in GermanyRunout Side A
205729 B-1/83 S III Made in GermanyRunout Side B
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2287
- Format
- LP, Album
Portugal
1983- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 617305
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
1983- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VIL-6096
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | Virgin VL 2269First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Europe | Virgin 205 729 / Virgin 205 729-320First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Italy | Virgin V 2287First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Japan | Virgin VIL-6096First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Portugal | Virgin 617305First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK | Virgin V 2287First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | Virgin VIL-6096LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Spain | Virgin 205729LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | MCA Records MCA-39013LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | MCA Records MCA-39013LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Love Cares3:17
- A2Universe Won't Mind4:12
- A3Ecstasy4:40
- A4Miracle In My Heart3:20
- A5Love Building Beauty4:37
- B1Desire4:52
- B2Waiting For Another Chance3:56
- B3Searching For Love4:56
- B4Both Of Us4:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Building Beauty are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Building Beauty are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Building Beauty first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, Canada, Europe, Italy and more. One of them is Virgin V 2287, released October 8, 1983.
How do I tell if my copy of Building Beauty is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V 2287, VL 2269, 205 729, 617305) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V 2287 A-6U-1-1-1 TOWN HOUSE and V 2287 B-2U-1-1-3 TOWN HOUSE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Building Beauty 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.
