Japan
November 21, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin Japan VJL-28203
- Format
- LP, Album
Ryuichi SakamotoBeauty
Vinyl pressings
Beauty
by Ryuichi Sakamoto · 1989
10 pressings7 countriesFolk RockPop RockAbstractDowntempo
Beauty was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Beauty
2 pressings came out in 1989, 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.
Japan
November 21, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin YPL-034
- Format
- LP, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Japan | Virgin YPL-034First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Japan | Virgin Japan VJL-28203First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Greece | Virgin VG 50516LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Italy | Virgin VUSLP 14 / Virgin VUSLP14LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1990 | Spain | Virgin LL-210 521LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | UK | Virgin VUSLP 14LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | US | Virgin 91294-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Europe | Virgin America VUSLP14 / Virgin America 210 521LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Japan | Universal Music Group UIJY-75225/6 / Virgin UIJY-75225/6LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2026 | US | Capitol Records 00199957526463 / ISC Hi-Fi Selects ISCHFR-003LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Calling From Tokyo4:26
- A2A Rose5:12
- A3Asadoya Yunta4:35
- A4Futique4:09
- A5Amore4:55
- A6We Love You5:16
- B1Diabaram4:13
- B2A Pile Of Time5:34
- B3Romance5:29
- B4Chinsagu No Hana7:26
- B5Adagio7:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Beauty are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Beauty are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1989 and 2026.
When was Beauty first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Japan. One of them is Virgin Japan VJL-28203, released November 21, 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Beauty is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VJL-28203, YPL-034) 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 Beauty 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.
