Canada
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MSX 76264
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
Men Without HatsMoonbeam
Vinyl pressings
Moonbeam
by Men Without Hats · 1987
18 pressings9 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Moonbeam was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Moonbeam
7 pressings came out in 1987, 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.
Canada
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury DJM 256
- Format
- 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 870 153-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
870-153-7-2-59313-CBS1 G1 Sterling
870-153-7-2-59316-CBS1 G1 Sterling
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 870 153-1
- Format
- 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Guatemala
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 870 153-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Philippines
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MER-24-844
- 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 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | Mercury MSX 76264First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Canada | Mercury DJM 256First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Guatemala | Mercury 870 153-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Philippines | Mercury MER-24-844First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Mercury 870 262-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | US | Mercury 870 153-1First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Polygram 870-153-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1987 | US | Mercury 870 153-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Australasia | Mercury 870 262-112", Single, EP, 45 RPM | 12", Single, EP, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Canada | Mercury MS 762647", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | Europe | Mercury 870 153-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Mercury 870 262-112", Single, EP, 45 RPM | 12", Single, EP, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | South Africa | Mercury PD 26067", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Spain | Mercury 870 153-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Mercury 870 153-7 DJ7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Moonbeam (Beam Me Up Version / Extended Vocal Version)
- A2Moonbeam (Back-A-Pella Vocal)
- AA1Moonbeam (Beam Me Up / Edit)
- AA2Dub Beam
- AA3Home On The Beam (House Is A Home Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Moonbeam are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Moonbeam are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Moonbeam first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Canada, US, Guatemala, Philippines and more. One of them is Mercury MSX 76264.
How do I tell if my copy of Moonbeam is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MSX 76264, DJM 256, 870 153-7, 870 153-1) 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 Moonbeam 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.
