US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records S7 2057
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
P S7 2057A JRRunout A
P S7 2057B XRunout B
S7 2057 ALabel A
S7 2057 BLabel B
Vinyl pressings
The Beat Goes On And On
by Ripple · 1977
19 pressings6 countriesDiscoSoulFunk / Soul
The Beat Goes On And On was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Beat Goes On And On
8 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 4 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SG 2057
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
P SG 2057.A JRSide A runout etching
P SG-2057-B-RE-1 P JRSide B runout etching
SG 2057 ASide A label
SG 2057 BSide B label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SG 2057
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SZ 2057
- Format
- 7", Promo
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records SG 2057
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records 12 SSOL 105
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SE 2057A FW [apple symbol] 12SSOL 105 A-1URunout side A, etched/stamped
SE 205 7B FW [apple symbol] 12SSOL 105 B-1URunout side B, etched/stamped
12 SSOL.105ALabel side A
12 SSOL.105BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | Salsoul Records SG-2057First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | Mexico | Salsoul Records SS-8011First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Salsoul Records 12 SSOL 105First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | US | Salsoul Records SG 205712", 45 RPM, Repress, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Repress, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Salsoul Records S7 2057First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Salsoul Records SZ 2057First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Salsoul Records SG 2057First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Salsoul Records SG 2057First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1977 | US | Salsoul Records SG 2057First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Ecuador | Salsoul Records 124-00087", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Italy | Salsoul Records SG 205712", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | Italy | Salsoul Records SZ 20577", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1978 | Italy | Salsoul Records SZ 20577", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | UK | Salsoul Records SSOL 1057", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | UK | Salsoul Records SSOL 1057", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | UK | Deluxe Audio delx 00312", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 1999 | UK | Deluxe Audio DELX 00312", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Italy | Salsoul Records SALS 009 / Double J Records SALS 00912" | 12" |
| 2000 | Italy | Salsoul Records SALS 00912", White Label | 12", White Label |
Tracklist
- AThe Beat Goes On And On3:30
- BFacts Of Life4:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Beat Goes On And On are there?
19 vinyl pressings of The Beat Goes On And On are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1977 and 2000.
When was The Beat Goes On And On first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Canada, Mexico. One of them is Salsoul Records S7 2057.
How do I tell if my copy of The Beat Goes On And On is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S7 2057, SG 2057, SZ 2057, 12 SSOL 105) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P S7 2057A JR and P S7 2057B X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Beat Goes On And On 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.
