UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2201
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Town House Lacquer
- Runout / matrix
V 2201 - A4 TOWN HOUSE V 3Runout side A
V 2201 - B3 TOWN HOUSE V 1Runout side B
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Vinyl pressings
Beat Noir
by Fingerprintz · 1981
19 pressings13 countriesNew WaveElectronic
Beat Noir was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Beat Noir
17 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 12 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2201
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Red And Green Label
- Runout / matrix
2473 821 A V 2201 A1 NOIR 15 STERLINGMatrix runout side A
2473 821 B V 2201 B1 NOIR 15 STERLINGMatrix runout side B
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Stiff America TEES 1001
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TEES-1001-ASide 1 trail-off
TEES-1001-BSide 2 trail-off
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Stiff America TEES 1001
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2201Virgin VS 342
- Format
- LP, Album, 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
G MX200598 V 2201–1Side A runout, stamped
Å MX200599 V 2201–2Side B runout, stamped
G MX200026 VS 432–1Side C runout, stamped
G MX200027 VS 432–2Side D runout, stamped
Benelux
1981- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 203 808Virgin 203 808-320
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
203808 A-1/81S I Made in GermanySide A
203808 B-1/81S I Made in GermanySide B
S 203 808 ALabel A
S 203 808 BLabel B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Virgin V 2201 / Virgin VS 342First yearLP, Album, 7", 45 RPM, Single | LP, Album, 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Benelux | Virgin 203 808 / Virgin 203 808-320First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Canada | Virgin VL 2219First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | France | Virgin 203 808First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | Virgin 203 808 / Virgin 203 808-320First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | Virgin 203 808 / Virgin 203 808-320First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Greece | Virgin 3101First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1981 | Greece | Virgin 2473 821First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Italy | Virgin VIL 12201First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Italy | Virgin VIL 12201First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | New Zealand | Virgin V 2201First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Portugal | Edisom, Lda. 603205First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | Virgin V 2201First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | Virgin V 2201First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Stiff America TEES 1001First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Virgin V 2201LP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
Tracklist
- A1The Beat Escape3:43
- A2The Chase5:15
- A3Catwalk4:08
- A4Changing3:46
- A5Get Civilised4:35
- B1Shadowed3:07
- B2Touch Sense4:22
- B3Echohead3:21
- B4Going Going Gone3:52
- B5Famous Last Words3:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Beat Noir are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Beat Noir are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Beat Noir first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, US, Australia, Benelux and more. One of them is Virgin V 2201.
How do I tell if my copy of Beat Noir is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V 2201, TEES 1001, 203 808, VL 2219) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V 2201 - A4 TOWN HOUSE V 3 and V 2201 - B3 TOWN HOUSE V 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Beat Noir 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.