US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-798
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-798-WISide A runout
ST-2-798-WISide B runout
Vinyl pressings
But Beautiful
by Nancy Wilson · 1971
23 pressings8 countriesVocalJazz
But Beautiful was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 But Beautiful
11 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-798
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-798
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST1 798 H1#1 0Side A runout
ST2 798 H1#2 0Side B runout
ST-1-798Side A label
ST-2-798Side B label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-798
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
0 ST1 798 H1#2Side A runout
0 ST2 798 H1#2Side B runout
ST-1-798Side A Label
ST-2-798Side B Label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-798
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-798-W1 ─◁Side A Runout
ST-2-798-W1 ─◁Side B Runout
ST 1-798Side A Label
ST 2-798Side B Label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-798
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Los Angeles pressing
- Runout / matrix
1-798-F-2.1 ✲Side A runout
2-798-F-2. 2 ✲Side B runout
ST-1-798Side A Label
ST-2-798Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Capitol Records ST-798First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 062-80 884First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Japan | Capitol Records CP-80322First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Capitol Records ST-798First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | South Africa | Capitol Records ST-798First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records ST-798 / Capitol Records SW 8-0798LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records ST-798First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records ST-798First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records ST-798 / Capitol Records SW 8-0798LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records ST-798First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records ST-798First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records ST-798First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records ST-798First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Australia | World Record Club S/5719 / World Record Club S-5719LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1975 | US | Capitol Records SM-798LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Japan | Capitol Records ECJ-50066LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | Japan | Capitol Records ECJ-50066LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | UK | Pure Pleasure Analogue PPAN ST798LP, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Remastered · Limited |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Capitol Records CP-80322LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Capitol Records ST-798LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SM-798LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Capitol Records ST-798LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Happiness Is A Thing Called Joe2:53
- A2Oh! Look At Me Now2:19
- A3Glad To Be Unhappy3:12
- A4Do It Again2:44
- A5But Beautiful4:01
- B1Prelude To A Kiss2:42
- B2I Thought About You2:01
- B3For Heaven's Sake2:47
- B4Supper Time3:51
- B5I'll Walk Alone3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of But Beautiful are there?
23 vinyl pressings of But Beautiful are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1971 and 2009.
When was But Beautiful first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, Australia, Germany, Netherlands and more. One of them is Capitol Records ST-798.
How do I tell if my copy of But Beautiful is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST-798, 1C 062-80 884, CP-80322) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-1-798-WI and ST-2-798-WI. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is But Beautiful 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.
