Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 503
- Format
- LP
James Last CompanyBeachparty 5
Vinyl pressings
Beachparty 5
by James Last Company · 1974
16 pressings11 countriesChansonSchlagerPop
Beachparty 5 was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 5
13 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 9 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 503
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2371 503 S1 ℗ 1974 320Stamped Runout Side A
2371 503 S2 ℗ 1974 320Stamped Runout Side B
Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 503
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
2371 503 S1 ℗ 1974 320Stamped Runout Side A
2371 503 S2 ℗ 1974 320Stamped Runout Side B
Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 503
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
2371 503 S1 ℗ 1974 320Stamped Runout Side A
2371 503 S2 ℗ 1974 320Stamped Runout Side B
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 503
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Austria
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 503
- Format
- LP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Polydor 2371 503First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Austria | Polydor 2371 503First yearLP | LP |
| 1974 | Austria | Polydor 2371 503First yearLP | LP |
| 1974 | Canada | Polydor 2371 503First yearLP | LP |
| 1974 | Canada | Polydor 2371 503LP, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1974 | Germany | Polydor 2371 503First yearLP | LP |
| 1974 | Germany | Polydor 2371 503First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | Polydor 2371 503First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Germany | Polydor 2371 503First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Italy | Polydor 2371 503First yearLP | LP |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Polydor 2437 255First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Nigeria | Polydor 2371 503First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2371 503First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Spain | Polydor 2371503First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Chile | Polydor 2371 503LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Switzerland | Ex Libris XL 171 161 / Grammoclub Ex Libris XL 171 161LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1High Life In The Sun1:29
- A2I'm A Train3:14
- A3Sundown3:34
- A4Island Of Dreams4:09
- A5Seasons In The Sun3:59
- A6I Shall Sing3:07
- B1I Believe In Music3:22
- B2Shangri-La3:39
- B3Billy, Don't Be A Hero3:15
- B4Dear Father4:11
- B5Beach Boy3:21
- B6Spanish Eyes2:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Beachparty 5 are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Beachparty 5 are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Beachparty 5 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Germany, Australia, Austria, Canada and more. One of them is Polydor 2371 503.
How do I tell if my copy of Beachparty 5 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2371 503, 2437 255, 2371503) 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 5 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.
