US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 6035
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
In The Beginning
by Roy Buchanan · 1974
23 pressings11 countriesRockBlues
In The Beginning was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 In The Beginning
14 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 7 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 6035Polydor 2391 152
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PD-6035-A-1 22 STERLING RLRunout side A
PD-6035-B-1 22 STERLING RLRunout side B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 6035
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 6035
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD-6035-A-3 MR Δ19426 (1) RL STERLINGRunout A etched (MR & sterling stamped)
PD-6035-B-3 MR Δ19426-X (3)Runout B Side etched (MR stamped)
2391 152 (PD 6035-A)Label A Side
(PD 6035-B) 2391 152Label B Side
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2391 152
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2391152 A2 420Runout side A, variant 1
2391152 B2 420Runout side B, variant 1
2391152 A//2 420 05 11 6Runout side A, variant 2
2391152 B//2 420 05 11 10Runout side B, variant 2
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2391 152
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Austria | Polydor 2391 152First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Canada | Polydor PD 6035First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | Polydor PD 6035First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | Polydor PD 6035First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | Polydor 2391 152First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | Polydor 2391 152First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Japan | Polydor MPF-1063First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Lebanon | Polydor 2391 152First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | Polydor 2391 152First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | Polydor 2391 152First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1974 | US | Polydor PD 6035First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Polydor PD 6035 / Polydor 2391 152First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Polydor PD 6035First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | Polydor PD 6035First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Italy | Polydor 2391 152 ALP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Polydor 2482 468LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Polydor 2482 468LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Polydor 2391 152LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Rescue Me3:22
- A2I'm A Ram3:28
- A3In The Beginning2:22
- A4CC Ryder6:03
- B1Country Preacher3:28
- B2You're Killing My Love4:36
- B3She Can't Say No5:28
- B4Wayfairing Pilgrim5:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of In The Beginning are there?
23 vinyl pressings of In The Beginning are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1974 and 1979.
When was In The Beginning first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Austria, Canada and more. One of them is Polydor PD 6035.
How do I tell if my copy of In The Beginning is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PD 6035, 2391 152, MPF-1063) 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 In 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.
