UK
1998- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label JR 001
- Format
- 12", Promo, White Label · Stickered
- Runout / matrix
JR 001 A1 SMC@T2T DAMONTA Side
JR 001 B1 SHANe@"T2T" DAMONTB Side
PoloroidSo Damn Beautiful
Vinyl pressings
So Damn Beautiful
by Poloroid · 1998
10 pressings1 countryTranceDowntempoElectronic
So Damn Beautiful was first pressed on vinyl in 1998. 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 So Damn Beautiful
1 pressing came out in 1998, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | UK | Not On Label JR 001First year12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
2000s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | UK | A7 Records 7PMSDB 0212", Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2003 | UK | Decode Records 12STAS3351P12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
| 2003 | UK | Decode Records12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 2003 | UK | Decode Records 12STAS 33519 X12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
| 2003 | UK | Decode Records12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2003 | UK | Not On Label POI 0112", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 2003 | UK | Decode Records 12STAS 335112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Audio Therapy 12 ATR 00412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| ? | UK | Audio Therapy 12 ATR 00412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- ASo Damn Beautiful (Amethyst Mix)
- B1So Damn Beautiful (Chris Coco Mix)
- B2So Damn Beautiful (Original)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of So Damn Beautiful are there?
10 vinyl pressings of So Damn Beautiful are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1998 and 2003.
When was So Damn Beautiful first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1998, in UK. One of them is Not On Label JR 001.
How do I tell if my copy of So Damn Beautiful is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JR 001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JR 001 A1 SMC@T2T DAMONT and JR 001 B1 SHANe@"T2T" DAMONT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is So Damn 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.