Vinyl pressings
by M.A.3 · 1978
Beegeesmania was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
13 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 10 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.
2001 830 S 1 320 1 ARunout Side A - variant 1
2001 830 S 2 320 1 ARunout Side B - variant 1
2001 830 S 1 320 1 BRunout Side A - variant 2
2001 830 S 2 320 1 BRunout Side B - variant 2
2051-209 ARunout side A
2051-209 BRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Polydor 2001 830 / HS Records 2001 830First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1978 | Belgium | Polydor 2051 209First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Canada | Able ABEX 1783 / Able ABEX-1783First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1978 | Canada | Able ABEX 1783 / Able ABEX-1783First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1978 | France | HS Records 108001First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1978 | France | HS Records 108701First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Ireland | Polydor 2001 830First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Japan | Polydor DPQ 6124First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1978 | Philippines | Polydor PR0-3537First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Spain | Polydor 2001 830 / Polydor 20 01 830First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | UK | Polydor 2001 830DJFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | UK | Polydor 2001 830First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Germany | Polydor 2001 830 / HS Records 2001 830First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
13 vinyl pressings of Beegeesmania are listed here, from 10 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Germany, UK, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Polydor 2001 830, released November 1978.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2001 830, 2001 830DJ, 2051 209, ABEX 1783) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2001 830 S 1 320 1 A and 2001 830 S 2 320 1 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
