Belgium
1989- Label and catalog number
- ARS Records ARS 3726
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Plastic BertrandSlave To The Beat
Vinyl pressings
Slave To The Beat
by Plastic Bertrand · 1989
15 pressings6 countriesAcid HouseNew BeatElectronic
Slave To The Beat was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Slave To The Beat
12 pressings came out in 1989, 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.
Belgium
1989- Label and catalog number
- ARS Records ARS 1726
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ARS 3126-A1Runout side A
ARS 1726-B1Runout side B
Belgium
1989- Label and catalog number
- ARS Records ARS 3726 R
- Format
- 12"
Belgium
1989- Label and catalog number
- ARS Records ARS 1726 R
- Format
- 7"
France
1989- Label and catalog number
- Clever House Of Music 14245-6Clever 14245-6
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
France
1989- Label and catalog number
- Clever 14245-7Clever CLE 14245-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
[AGI logo] 89/ 2 Ʈ 14245 ARunout side A
[AGI logo] 89/ 2 Ʈ 14245 BRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Belgium | ARS Records ARS 3726First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | Belgium | ARS Records ARS 1726First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Belgium | ARS Records ARS 3726 RFirst year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | Belgium | ARS Records ARS 1726 RFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1989 | France | Clever House Of Music 14245-6 / Clever 14245-6First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | France | Clever 14245-7 / Clever CLE 14245-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Germany | CBS CBS 654774 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Germany | CBS CBS 654774 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Greece | Three Eggs THREE EGGS 7551First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Greece | Three Eggs THREE EGGS 755112", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1989 | Spain | Epic EPC 654774 6First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Spain | Epic EPC 654774 7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Spain | Epic EPC 654774 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Gamma YA-12312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| ? | Canada | Gamma AA 17637" | 7" |
Tracklist
- ASlave To The Beat (New Beat Mix)4:04
- B1Plastiiic (Acied Mix)3:45
- B2Plastiiic (Acied House Mix)3:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Slave To The Beat are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Slave To The Beat are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Slave To The Beat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Belgium, France, Germany, Greece and more. One of them is ARS Records ARS 3726.
How do I tell if my copy of Slave To The Beat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ARS 3726, ARS 1726, ARS 3726 R, ARS 1726 R) 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 Slave To The Beat 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.
