Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 288
- Format
- LP
Vinyl pressings
Beachparty 3
by James Last · 1972
25 pressings17 countriesEasy ListeningJazzPop
Beachparty 3 was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 3
16 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 288
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2371 288 S1 ℗ 1972 320 AM 4Side A, stamped
2371 288 S2 2 ℗ 1972 320 AS 1Side B: stamped
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 288
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
2371288 A//2▽420 11 13 14Side A runout, stamped
2371288 B//1▽420 1 11 04Side B runout, stamped
Austria
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 288
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2371 288 S 1 ℗ 1972 320 2 24 P4-1 : G Made in AustriaRunout side A
2371 288 S 2 ℗ 1972 320 2 5 c : 1 24 Made in AustriaRunout side B
Barbados
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 288
- Format
- LP, Album
Greece
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2371 288
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
2371288 A//2▽420 11 13 14Side A runout, stamped
2371288 B//1▽420 1 11 04Side B runout, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Austria | Polydor 2371 288First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Barbados | Polydor 2371 288First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | Polydor 2371 288First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | Germany | Polydor 2371 288First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Greece | Polydor 2371 288First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | India | Polydor 2371 288First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | Ireland | Polydor 2371 288First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | Italy | Polydor 2371 288First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | Italy | Polydor 2371 288 LFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Polydor 2371 288First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Polydor 2371 288First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Portugal | Polydor 2371 288First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2371 288 / Polydor 2371.288First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2371 288 / Polydor 2371.288First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Spain | Polydor 2371 288First yearLP | LP |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australasia | Polydor 2371 288LP | LP |
| ? | Italy | Polydor 2371 288LLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | Mozambique | Polydor 2371 288LP | LP |
| ? | South Korea | Polydor 2371 288 / Polydor SEL-200 016 PRLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Switzerland | Ex Libris XL 172 104 / Grammoclub Ex Libris XL 172 104LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Switzerland | Ex Libris XL 172 104 / Grammoclub Ex Libris XL 172 104LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Banks Of The Ohio3:00
- A2Holly Holy4:47
- A3Everybody's Everything3:20
- A4Wimoweh3:42
- A5Put Your Hand In The Hand2:36
- A6Swing Low Sweet Chariot3:12
- B1Song Sung Blue3:15
- B2Jesus Christ Superstar3:44
- B3How Do You Do3:23
- B4Amazing Grace3:16
- B5Poppa Joe2:38
- B6Wedding Song (There Is Love)3:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Beachparty 3 are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Beachparty 3 are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1972 and 1973.
When was Beachparty 3 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Germany, UK, Austria, Barbados and more. One of them is Polydor 2371 288.
How do I tell if my copy of Beachparty 3 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2371 288, 2371 288 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 3 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.
