France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 11 291Atlantic 11291
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MPO 11 291 A WEA 11291 ARunout side A, etched
MPO WEA 11 291 BRunout side B, etched
New ParadiseShowman / In The Laser Beams
Vinyl pressings
Showman / In The Laser Beams
by New Paradise · 1979
11 pressings6 countriesDiscoElectronic
Showman / In The Laser Beams was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Showman / In The Laser Beams
9 pressings came out in 1979, 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.
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 20 186
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MPO WEA - PRO.132 A = 20186 ARunout side A
MPO WEA - PRO.132 B = 20186 BRunout side B
20 186 ALabel side A
20 186 BLabel side B
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic PRO 132
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Laser Records FLP 253 L
- Format
- 12", Single
- Runout / matrix
SLP-253 A SMKRunout A-side etched
SLP-253-B SMKRunout B-side etched
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Flarenasch FLP-253
- Format
- 12", Single
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 101 147 - 100Ariola 101 147
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
101147 A-1/79SRunout side A
101147 B-1/79SRunout side B
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Unknown | Not On Label12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1979 | France | Atlantic 11 291 / Atlantic 11291First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | France | Atlantic 20 186First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | France | Atlantic PRO 132First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Germany | Ariola 101 147 - 100 / Ariola 101 147First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Italy | Ciao CIAO 515First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Jamaica | Dynamic Sounds D 138First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Atlantic 11 291 / Atlantic 11291First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Laser Records FLP 253 LFirst year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1979 | US | Flarenasch FLP-253First year12", Single | 12", Single |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | France | CNR Music 300818 612" | 12" |
Tracklist
- AShowman6:24
- BIn The Laser Beams3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Showman / In The Laser Beams are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Showman / In The Laser Beams are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1979 and 1996.
When was Showman / In The Laser Beams first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in France, US, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Atlantic 11 291.
How do I tell if my copy of Showman / In The Laser Beams is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 11 291, 20 186, PRO 132, FLP 253 L) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO 11 291 A WEA 11291 A and MPO WEA 11 291 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Showman / In The Laser Beams 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.