Netherlands
1973- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 1843
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1843 - A ⒽRunout side A
1843 - B ⒽRunout side B
Neil DiamondBe
Vinyl pressings
Be
by Neil Diamond · 1973
28 pressings16 countriesSoft RockBalladPop
Be was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Be
23 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 13 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 1843
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 1843
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Wavy Edge Sleeve
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 1843
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
1843 - A IIEtching Side A
1843 - BEtching Side B
CBS S 1843 A1Side A Variant
CBS S 1843 B1Side B Variant
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45942
- Format
- 7", Single, Styrene · Terre Haute Pressing
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 4-45942
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s27 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | CBS BA 222022First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Canada | Columbia 4-45942First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | France | CBS CBS 1843First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Germany | CBS CBS S 1843 / CBS CBS 1843First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Germany | CBS CBS S 1843First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Germany | CBS CBS S 1843 / CBS CBS 1843First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Italy | CBS CBS 1843First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1973 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 1843First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 1843First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | New Zealand | CBS BA 461487First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Philippines | CBS 4-45942First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | Portugal | CBS CBS 1843First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | South Africa | CBS SSC 1292First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | Spain | CBS CBS 1843First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | CBS S CBS 1843First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | France | CBS CBS A38157", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABe6:28
- BFlight Of The Gull2:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Be are there?
28 vinyl pressings of Be are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1973 and 1983.
When was Be first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Netherlands, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is CBS CBS 1843.
How do I tell if my copy of Be is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS 1843, S CBS 1843, 4-45942, BA 222022) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1843 - A Ⓗ and 1843 - B Ⓗ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Be 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.
