Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- Celebration CEL 2066
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CEL-2066-A STERLINGSide A runout
CEL-2066-B STERLINGSide B runout
Vinyl pressings
S-Beat
by Gino Soccio · 1980
21 pressings16 countriesElectroDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
S-Beat was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 S-Beat
18 pressings came out in 1980, 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.
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records RFC 3430RFC Records RFC 3430
- Format
- LP, Album · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RFC-1-3430 WW1 •-------◁Side A, etched
RFC-2-3430 WW1 #2 •-------◁Side B, etched
sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢSide B, stamped
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records RFC 3430RFC Records RFC 3430
- Format
- LP, Album · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RFC-1-3430 - LW1. (DOUBLE DAISY SYMBOLS)Side A, etched
RFC-2-3430 LW2 (DOUBLE DAISY SYMBOLS)Side B, etched
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Celebration CEL 2066
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Argentina
1980- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records RFC 3430RFC Records RFC 3430
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Australia
1980- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records RFC 3430RFC Records RFC 3430
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Argentina | Warner Bros. Records RFC 3430 / RFC Records RFC 3430First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records RFC 3430 / RFC Records RFC 3430First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Canada | Celebration CEL 2066First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Colombia | Warner Bros. Records 23(1031)00208First yearLP | LP |
| 1980 | France | Warner Bros. Records RFC 56 795 / RFC Records RFC 56 795First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records RFC 56 795 / RFC Records RFC 56 795First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Greece | Warner Bros. Records 56795 / WEA Records Ltd. 56795First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Italy | Warner Bros. Records W 56795 / RFC Records W 56795First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Italy | Warner Bros. Records W 56795 / RFC Records W 56795First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | Mexico | Warner Bros. Records GWEA-5417First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Warner Bros. Records RFC 56 795 / RFC Records RFC 56 795First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Philippines | Warner Bros. Records RFC 3430 / RFC Records RFC 3430First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | South Africa | Warner Bros. Records WBC 1477 / RFC Records RFC 3430First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Spain | Warner Bros. Records S 90.262 / RFC Records S 90.262First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Warner Bros. Records RFC 3430 / RFC Records RFC 3430First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Turkey | Warner Bros. Records RFC 3430 / Warner Bros. Records 1203LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1S-Beat4:40
- A2Heartbreaker4:01
- A3Rhythm Of The World6:44
- A4Steady Operator3:03
- B1The Runaway5:07
- B2Running In Circles4:21
- B3Love Is2:31
- B4I Wanna Take You There (Now)5:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of S-Beat are there?
21 vinyl pressings of S-Beat are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1980 and 1981.
When was S-Beat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Canada, US, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Celebration CEL 2066.
How do I tell if my copy of S-Beat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CEL 2066, RFC 3430, 23(1031)00208, RFC 56 795) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CEL-2066-A STERLING and CEL-2066-B STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is S-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.
