UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCL 5124
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
ABCL 5124 A-1URunout side A stamped
ABCL 5124 B-1URunout side B stamped
MelanieFrom The Beginning / Twelve Great Performances
Vinyl pressings
From The Beginning / Twelve Great Performances
by Melanie · 1975
11 pressings7 countriesAcousticFolkRockFolk
From The Beginning was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 From The Beginning
9 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 6 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.
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCL 5124
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABND-879
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
T1 ABND-879-ASide A runout, variant 1
T1 ABND-879-BSide B runout, variant 1
T1 ABND-879-A ⑥ >Side A runout, variant 2
T1 ABND-879-B ⑤ >Side B runout, variant 2
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABND-879
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo
Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records 1C 054-96 507
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
96507 A-1Runout Side A
96507 B-1Runout Side B
Japan
1975- Label and catalog number
- Probe IPS-80305
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Germany | ABC Records 1C 054-96 507First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | Probe IPS-80305First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1975 | Netherlands | ABC Records 5C 052-96507First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1975 | Netherlands | ABC Records 27 137 ETFirst yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Probe PROLP 8081First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1975 | UK | ABC Records ABCL 5124First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | UK | ABC Records ABCL 5124First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | ABC Records ABND-879First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | ABC Records ABND-879First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | ABC Records 27 364 ETLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Spain | ABC Records LP-0097 / Mediterraneo LP-0097LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Brand New Key2:26
- A2Bitter Bad2:30
- A3Lover's Cross2:50
- A4Ring The Living Bell2:20
- A5Leftover Wine4:52
- A6Any Guy2:12
- A7Center Of The Circle3:07
- B1Look What They've Done To My Song Ma4:02
- B2Peace Will Come3:19
- B3Beautiful People3:35
- B4Psychotherapy5:15
- B5Candles In The Rain3:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of From The Beginning are there?
11 vinyl pressings of From The Beginning are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was From The Beginning first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, US, Germany, Japan and more. One of them is ABC Records ABCL 5124.
How do I tell if my copy of From The Beginning is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ABCL 5124, ABND-879, 1C 054-96 507, IPS-80305) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ABCL 5124 A-1U and ABCL 5124 B-1U. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is From The Beginning 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.
