US
1976- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4598
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SP-4931
SP-4932
Richie HavensThe End Of The Beginning
Vinyl pressings
The End Of The Beginning
by Richie Havens · 1976
26 pressings20 countriesFolk RockRockFunk / Soul
The End Of The Beginning was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 The End Of The Beginning
24 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 18 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4598
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
A&M SP 4931-M2-RE
A&M SP 4932-M3
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4598
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MR [within a circle=Monarch logo]Both sides runout stamped
Pittman A&M SP 4931-M3 Δ 21254Side A runout, variant 1
Pittman A&M SP 4932-M3 Δ 21254-XSide B runout, variant 1
P A&M SP 4931-M2-RE (MR) Δ 21254 4 ASide A runout, variant 2
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4598
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MR [Monarch logo]Both sides runout stamped
A&M SP4931-M2-RE △21254 Terre HauteSide A runout etched
A&M SP4932-M3 XT △21254-X (S) Terre HauteSide B runout etched
SP-4931Side A label
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4598
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4932
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
A&M SP-4932-M4 EX MR △21254-X
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Argentina | EMI-Odeon S.A.I.C. 6355First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Australia | A&M Records L 35999First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Barbados | A&M Records SP-4598First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Brazil | A&M Records SA&M 2185 (SP 4598)First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4598First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | France | A&M Records 985039First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Germany | A&M Records 27 962 XOTFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Greece | A&M Records AMLH 64598First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Israel | A&M Records SP 4598First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Italy | A&M Records SLAM 64598First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Japan | A&M Records GP-2036First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | New Zealand | A&M Records L 35999First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Portugal | A&M Records PSP-4598First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | South Africa | A&M Records AMLS 64598First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Spain | A&M Records 27.962-I / A&M Records 27962-IFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Colombia | A&M Records AMS 5149LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1I'm Not In Love5:20
- A2We Can't Hide It Anymore3:59
- A3Dreaming As One3:26
- A4You Can Close Your Eyes4:17
- A5I Was Educated By Myself5:14
- B1Daughter Of The Night3:40
- B2If Not For You3:08
- B3Do It Again3:29
- B4Wild Night3:30
- B5Long Train Running3:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The End Of The Beginning are there?
26 vinyl pressings of The End Of The Beginning are listed here, from 20 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was The End Of The Beginning first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, UK, France, Argentina and more. One of them is A&M Records SP-4598.
How do I tell if my copy of The End Of The Beginning is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-4598, SP-4932, AMLH 64598, 985039) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SP-4931 and SP-4932. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The End Of The Beginning 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.
