Netherlands
1969- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records H 610.046
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
163109 aeRunout etched side A
163110 aeRunout etched side B
MelanieBeautiful People
Vinyl pressings
Beautiful People
by Melanie · 1969
11 pressings6 countriesFolk RockPsychedelic RockRock
Beautiful People was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Beautiful People
9 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Netherlands
1969- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records H 610.046
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
163109-1 aeRunout etched side A
163110-1 aeRunout etched side B
Netherlands
1969- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records H 610.046
- Format
- 7", Single · Blue Labels
- Runout / matrix
163109 aeRunout etched side A
163110 aeRunout etched side B
Netherlands
1969- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records H 610.046
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Orange label
UK
December 1969- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records 201066
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
201066 B//1 420 1 1 7Runout Side A
201066 A//1 ∇420 1 1Runout Side B
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDA 135
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BUD 5290A
BUD 5278B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Belgium | Buddah Records BE 610046First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Canada | Buddah Records BUDDAH 135XFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Buddah Records H 610.046First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Buddah Records H 610.046First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Buddah Records H 610.046First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Buddah Records H 610.046First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | US | Buddah Records BDA 135First year7", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 7", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Buddah Records BDA 135First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | UK | Buddah Records 201066First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Japan | Buddah Records LL-2323-DA7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Japan | Buddah Records LL-2323-DA7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABeautiful People3:35
- BI'm Back In Town2:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Beautiful People are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Beautiful People are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was Beautiful People first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in Netherlands, UK, US, Belgium and more. One of them is Buddah Records H 610.046.
How do I tell if my copy of Beautiful People is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use H 610.046, 201066, BDA 135, BE 610046) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 163109 ae and 163110 ae. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Beautiful People 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.
