US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SMAS-11047
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
SMAS-1-11047-F5 ─◁Runout A-side, etched
SMAS-2-11047-F5 ─◁Runout B-side, etched
SMAS-1-11047Label A-side
SMAS-2-11047Label B-side
Vinyl pressings
Beginnings
by Rick Springfield · 1972
17 pressings12 countriesPop RockRock
Beginnings was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Beginnings
11 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 10 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SMAS-11047
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SMAS 1 11047 F7 ²#2 0Side A runout
SMAS 2 11047 F4²#3 0Side B runout
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EA-ST 80001Capitol Records 1E 064 ◦ 93826
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
SMAS 1 11047-1 ∴ 2Side A
SMAS 2 11047-1 GD 1Side B
Australia
August 28, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Sparmac Productions SPL 003Sparmac Productions SPL-003
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
SPL003A RICK SPRINGFILED ZFSide A runout, hand-etched
SPL003B RICK SPRINGFILED ZFSide B runout, hand-etched
A MX170716 SPL003-1Side A, stamped (variant 2)
A MX170717 SPL003-2Side B, stamped (variant 2)
Brazil
1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 80001
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SMAS-11047
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Brazil | Capitol Records ST 80001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Canada | Capitol Records SMAS-11047First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 062-93 826First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Japan | Capitol Records ECP-80673First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 062-93826LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1972 | New Zealand | His Master's Voice CSD 6327First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | South Africa | Capitol Records STAO 80001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Spain | Capitol Records 1J 064-93.826First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | Capitol Records EA-ST 80001 / Capitol Records 1E 064 ◦ 93826First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Capitol Records SMAS-11047First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Capitol Records 71047 / Capitol Records SMAS-11047LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1972 | US | Capitol Records SMAS-611047LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1972 | US | Capitol Records SMAS-11047First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1972 | Australia | Sparmac Productions SPL 003 / Sparmac Productions SPL-003First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Canada | Capitol Records SN-16251LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Capitol Records 2C 064-93.826 / Capitol Records SMAS-11047LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SN-16251LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Mother Can You Carry Me4:27
- A2Speak To The Sky2:41
- A3What Would The Children Think3:43
- A41000 Years3:53
- A5The Unhappy Ending3:28
- B1Hooky Jo2:48
- B2I Didn't Mean To Love You3:37
- B3Come On Everybody3:43
- B4Why?3:58
- B5The Ballad Of Annie Goodbody3:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Beginnings are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Beginnings are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1972 and 1981.
When was Beginnings first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Capitol Records SMAS-11047.
How do I tell if my copy of Beginnings is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SMAS-11047, EA-ST 80001, SPL 003, ST 80001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SMAS-1-11047-F5 ─◁ and SMAS-2-11047-F5 ─◁. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Beginnings 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.
