Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 387
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Beachparty 4
by James Last Company · 1973
17 pressings13 countriesEasy ListeningJazz
Beachparty 4 was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Beachparty 4
14 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 11 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.
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 387
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2371 387 S1 ℗ 1973 320 C 1 A ΛA Side runout
2371 387 =4 S2 ℗ 1973 320 1 C BB Side runout
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 5538
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 5538
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 387
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2371-387 QYS-3181Runout Side 1
2371-387-B QYS-3182Runout Side 2
2371 387 ALabel Side 1
2371 387 BLabel Side 2
Austria
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 387
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | Polydor 2371 387First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Austria | Polydor 2371 387First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | Polydor 2371 387First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Canada | Polydor 2371 387First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Polydor 2371 387First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Germany | Polydor 2371 387First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | India | Polydor 2371 387First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Italy | Polydor 2371 387 LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Polydor 2371 387First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Polydor 2371 387First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2371 387First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Spain | Polydor 2371 387First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Polydor SW-95226 / Polydor 95226LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1973 | US | Polydor PD 5538First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Polydor PD 5538First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Korea | Polydor 2371 387/SEL-200 040LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Interlude / Feel Alright2:04
- A2If You Could Read My Mind3:45
- A3Jenny, Jenny2:16
- A4Killing Me Softly4:08
- A5Delta Queen3:31
- A6I'm Just A Singer In A Rock'n Roll Band3:14
- A7Walk On Water2:58
- B1Ave Maria No Morro4:32
- B2You're So Vain4:09
- B3But I Can Sleep In A Park4:52
- B4The Night, The Lights Went Out In Georgia3:41
- B5Finale / Lover's Dream2:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Beachparty 4 are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Beachparty 4 are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1973 and 1974.
When was Beachparty 4 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Germany, US, Australia, Austria and more. One of them is Polydor 2371 387.
How do I tell if my copy of Beachparty 4 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2371 387, PD 5538, 2371 387 L) 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 Beachparty 4 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.