Mexico
1987- Label and catalog number
- RCA RX-543
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Rick SpringfieldHoneymoon In Beirut
Vinyl pressings
Honeymoon In Beirut
by Rick Springfield · 1987
12 pressings8 countriesSoft RockRockPop
Honeymoon In Beirut was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Honeymoon In Beirut
1 pressing came out in 1987, 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Mexico | RCA RX-543First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Canada | RCA 8391-7-R7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | RCA PT4954812", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | US | RCA 8391-7-RCA7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | RCA 8391-7-R7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | RCA Corporation 8393-1-RDAB12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | RCA 8391-7-R7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Germany | RCA PB495477", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | Japan | RCA RPS-2747", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Japan | RCA RPS-2747", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | Australasia | RCA Victor 1049097", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | South Africa | RCA Victor RCAS 687", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHoneymoon In Beirut4:26
- BMy Father's Chair3:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Honeymoon In Beirut are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Honeymoon In Beirut are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Honeymoon In Beirut first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Mexico. One of them is RCA RX-543.
How do I tell if my copy of Honeymoon In Beirut is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RX-543) 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 Honeymoon In Beirut 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.
