US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89386
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Marilyn MartinBody And The Beat
Vinyl pressings
Body And The Beat
by Marilyn Martin · 1986
10 pressings3 countriesPop
Body And The Beat was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Body And The Beat
10 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89386
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · AR
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic PR-930
- Format
- 12", Promo
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89386
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89386
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · SP
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89386
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
STA-49789-1 1-1 STERLING SRCRunout sides A & B, etched, except [STERLING SRC logo] stamped
ST-A-49789-SPLabel sides A & B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Germany | Atlantic 786783-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Japan | Atlantic P-2176First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Atlantic 7-89386First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | US | Atlantic PR-930First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Atlantic 7-89386First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Atlantic 7-89386First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | US | Atlantic 7-89386First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Atlantic 7-89386First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Germany | Atlantic 789 386-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Japan | Atlantic P-2176First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABody And The Beat3:42
- BThe Dream Is Always The Same4:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Body And The Beat are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Body And The Beat are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Body And The Beat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, Germany, Japan. One of them is Atlantic 7-89386.
How do I tell if my copy of Body And The Beat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7-89386, PR-930, 789 386-7, P-2176) 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 Body And The 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.