Germany
1997- Label and catalog number
- Urban 573 979-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
573 979-1 S1 320Side A, Stamped
573 979-1 S2 320Side B, Stamped
Vinyl pressings
Beachball
by Nalin & Kane · 1997
32 pressings7 countriesProgressive HouseTranceElectronic
Beachball was first pressed on vinyl in 1997. 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 Beachball
19 pressings came out in 1997, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Germany
1997- Label and catalog number
- Urban
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
NALIN+KANE-BEACHBALL-REMIX-A-Side A runout, etched
NALIN+KANE '' BEACHBALL RMX-B-Side B runout, etched
Germany
1997- Label and catalog number
- Urban 571 451-1Motor 571 451-1
- Format
- 12"
Germany
1997- Label and catalog number
- Urban
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
NALIN & KANE
Germany
1997- Label and catalog number
- Urban
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label
- Runout / matrix
BEACHBALL-ASide A runout, etched
BEACHBALL-B-Side B runout, etched
UK
June 30, 1997- Label and catalog number
- Hooj Choons HOOJ 53Hooj Choons HOOJ 53R
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
HOOJ 53 A1 Tim D. MasterpieceA side runout
HOOJ53 B1B side runout
HOOJ 53R A1 Tim D. MasterpieceC side runout
HOOJ 53R B1D side runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 32 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | France | S3 Paris S3 665187 8First year12" | 12" |
| 1997 | France | S3 Paris S3 665187 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | Germany | Urban 573 979-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1997 | Germany | UrbanFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | Germany | Urban 571 451-1 / Motor 571 451-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1997 | Germany | UrbanFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | Germany | UrbanFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1997 | Italy | ZAC Records ZAC 232First year12" | 12" |
| 1997 | Italy | ZAC Records ZAC 232First year12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1997 | Spain | Container Records NM7040MXFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1997 | UK | FFRR FXDJ 318First year12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1997 | UK | Hooj Choons HOOJ 53First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | US | Ultra Europe ULER007First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | US | Ultra Europe ULER007First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | UK | Hooj Choons HOOJ 53 / Hooj Choons HOOJ 53RFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
2000s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | US | Ultra Records ULER 016-112", Repress | 12", Repress |
| 2003 | Germany | Superfly 1003512", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2003 | Germany | Superfly 1003612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2003 | US | Ultra Records UL1160-6 / Ultra Records UL 1160-612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | UK | Data Records DATA235TP12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2010 | Germany | Supra Recordings SUPRA 02612", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Beachball (Original Club Mix)10:25
- B1Beachball (Sea Side Mix)8:09
- B2Beachball (Extended Vocal Mix)7:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Beachball are there?
32 vinyl pressings of Beachball are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1997 and 2010.
When was Beachball first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1997, in Germany, UK, US, UK & Europe and more. One of them is Urban 573 979-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Beachball is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 573 979-1, 571 451-1, HOOJ 53, HOOJ 53R) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 573 979-1 S1 320 and 573 979-1 S2 320. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Beachball 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.