US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 23-11002
- Format
- 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
p XSS 165879-1D RP AA-Side Runout Etching
p XSS 165880-1C RP BB-Side Runout Etching
XSS 165879A-Side Label
XSS 165880B-Side Label
Johnny MathisBegin The Beguine / Gone, Gone, Gone
Vinyl pressings
Begin The Beguine / Gone, Gone, Gone
by Johnny Mathis · 1979
15 pressings8 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Begin The Beguine / Gone, Gone, Gone was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Begin The Beguine / Gone, Gone, Gone
12 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 7 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.
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 3-11001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 23-11002
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Single
- Runout / matrix
XSS 165879A Side Label
XSS 165880B Side Label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 3-11001
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA 222572
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA 12019
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | CBS BA 222572First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Australia | CBS BA 12019First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Canada | Columbia 23-11002First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1979 | Europe | CBS CBS 12.7418First year12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1979 | Europe | CBS CBS 7418First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Mexico | CBS BS-35,015First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | Peru | Columbia CSR 1086First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Spain | CBS CBS 7418First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Columbia 23-11002First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1979 | US | Columbia 3-11001First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | US | Columbia 23-11002First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Single · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Single · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Columbia 3-11001First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Netherlands | CBS CBSA 12-1582 / CBS A 12.158212", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1981 | Netherlands | CBS CBSA 15827", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Ellis 3557", Limited Edition · Limited | 7", Limited Edition · Limited |
Tracklist
- ABegin The Beguine8:28
- BGone, Gone, Gone6:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Begin The Beguine / Gone, Gone, Gone are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Begin The Beguine / Gone, Gone, Gone are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1979 and 1981.
When was Begin The Beguine / Gone, Gone, Gone first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, Australia, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Columbia 23-11002.
How do I tell if my copy of Begin The Beguine / Gone, Gone, Gone is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 23-11002, 3-11001, BA 222572, BA 12019) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, p XSS 165879-1D RP A and p XSS 165880-1C RP B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Begin The Beguine / Gone, Gone, Gone 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.
