Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZT 40402Motown ZT40402
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Koko-PopBrand New Beat
Vinyl pressings
Brand New Beat
by KoKo-PoP · 1985
10 pressings3 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Brand New Beat was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Brand New Beat
10 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 3 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZB 40401
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DM B-3547 A-1/85 S IISide A Runout
DM B-3547 B-1/85 S IISide B Runout
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZT 40402
- Format
- 12"
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZB 40401
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ZB 40401 A1Side A Runout
ZB 40401 B1Side B Runout
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZT 40402
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1803 MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Germany | Motown ZT 40402 / Motown ZT40402First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | Motown ZB 40401First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Motown ZT 40402First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | UK | Motown ZB 40401First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Motown ZT 40402First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1985 | US | Motown PR-171First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Motown 1803 MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Motown 1803 MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | Motown 1803MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | Motown 1803MFFirst year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABrand New Beat (Club Mix - Pt1)7:13
- BBrand New Beat (Club Mix - Pt2)6:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Brand New Beat are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Brand New Beat are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Brand New Beat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Germany, UK, US. One of them is Motown ZT 40402.
How do I tell if my copy of Brand New Beat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZT 40402, ZB 40401, 1803 MF, 1803MF) 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 Brand New Beat 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.