UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7541
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Herb AlpertBeyond
Vinyl pressings
Beyond
by Herb Alpert · 1980
22 pressings12 countriesFusionDiscoElectronicJazz
Beyond 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 Beyond
22 pressings came out in 1980, 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMSP 7541
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
AMSP 7541-ASide One label
AMSP 7541-BSide Two label
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7541
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2246-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
p A+M 02246A-P2A-Side Runout Etching
p A+M 02246B-P2B-Side Runout Etching
02246-AA-Side Label
02246-BB-Side Label
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2246-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Santa Maria pressing
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2246-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
02246-AA-Side Label
02246-BB-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Argentina | A&M Records 23.192First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Argentina | A&M Records 23.192First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Australia | A&M Records K7967First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Barbados | A&M Records AM 2246First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Canada | A&M Records AM 2246First year7" | 7" |
| 1980 | Europe | A&M Records AMS 12.7684First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1980 | Europe | A&M Records AMS 7684First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Italy | A&M Records AMS 7684First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-704First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-704First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Mexico | A&M Records 42001First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | New Zealand | A&M Records K 7967First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Spain | A&M Records AMS 7684First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7541First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | A&M Records AMSP 7541First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- ABeyond4:14
- BKeep It Goin'4:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Beyond are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Beyond are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Beyond first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, US, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is A&M Records AMS 7541.
How do I tell if my copy of Beyond is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMS 7541, AMSP 7541, 2246-S, SP-12034) 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 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.
