Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 039
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
13 ℗ 1970 G70 ◇Z D D 00 2371 039 S1Runout side A stamped
10 ℗ 1970 G70 ◇Z C W 00 2371 039 S2Runout side B stamped
Vinyl pressings
Beach Party
by James Last · 1970
35 pressings18 countriesPop RockPop
Beach Party was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Beach Party
24 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 039
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1 ℗ 1970 G 70 ◇Z AH 00 2371 039 S1Runout side A, stamped
2 ℗ 1970 G 70 ◇Z AP 00 2371 039 S2Runout side B, stamped
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 039
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
13 ℗ 1970 G70 ◇Z D D 00 2371 039 S1Runout side A stamped
10 ℗ 1970 G70 ◇Z C W 00 2371 039 S2Runout side B stamped
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 039
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
US
December 1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 24-4509Polydor 2371 039
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
POLP 80121A
POLP 80122B
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 039
- Format
- LP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 35 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s30 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Polydor 2371 039First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Austria | Polydor 2371 039First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Canada | Polydor 2371 039First yearLP | LP |
| 1970 | Chile | Polydor 2371 039First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Germany | Polydor 2371 039First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | Polydor 2371 039First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Germany | Polydor 2371 039First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Germany | Polydor 2371 039First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Jamaica | Polydor 2371 039First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Mozambique | Polydor 2371039First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Polydor 2371 039First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Polydor 2371 039First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Nigeria | Polydor 2371 039 / Polydor 2371-039First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Philippines | Polydor 2371 039First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2371 039 / Polydor 2371039First yearLP | LP |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Polydor 2371 039LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Greece | Polydor 2371 039LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Scandinavia | Polydor 2371 039LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Switzerland | Ex Libris XL 172 061 / Grammoclub Ex Libris XL 172 061LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Polydor 24-4509LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Cecilia2:50
- A2Once On A Sunday Morning (Cuando Sali De Cuba)3:28
- A3Blowin' In The Wind3:28
- A4Kumbayah2:27
- A5Everybody Get Together2:54
- A6Happy Brasilia2:20
- B1El Condor Pasa3:09
- B2Washington Square3:06
- B3Proud Mary3:19
- B4John Kanaka3:20
- B5Mademoiselle Ninette3:01
- B6Give Peace A Chance3:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Beach Party are there?
35 vinyl pressings of Beach Party are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1970 and 1973.
When was Beach Party first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Germany, US, UK, Australia and more. One of them is Polydor 2371 039.
How do I tell if my copy of Beach Party is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2371 039, 24-4509, 2371039, 23 71 039) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 13 ℗ 1970 G70 ◇Z D D 00 2371 039 S1 and 10 ℗ 1970 G70 ◇Z C W 00 2371 039 S2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Beach Party 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.
