US
1984- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-23556
- Format
- 12"
ShalamarDon't Get Stopped In Beverly Hills
Vinyl pressings
Don't Get Stopped In Beverly Hills
by Shalamar · 1984
11 pressings5 countriesElectroElectronicHip Hop
Don't Get Stopped In Beverly Hills was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Don't Get Stopped In Beverly Hills
7 pressings came out in 1984, 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-52594
- Format
- 7"
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-23556
- Format
- 12", Stereo · Pinckneyville
- Runout / matrix
MCA-4533-FDS-2 ◈-P-◈Side 1
MCA-4534-FDS-2 ◈-P-◈Side 2
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-23556
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Solar TSR 320101TSR TSR 320101
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 25 8994-0
- Format
- 12"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-23556First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Germany | Solar TSR 320101 / TSR TSR 320101First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | Solar TSR 310101 / TSR TSR 310101First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Italy | MCA Records 25 8994-0First year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | US | MCA Records MCA-23556First year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | US | MCA Records MCA-52594First year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | US | MCA Records MCA-23556First year12", Stereo | 12", Stereo |
| 1985 | Philippines | MCA Records MS-85-1187", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records MCA-525947", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Solar TSR 320101 / TSR TSR 32010112", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| ? | Germany | Solar TSR:310101 / TSR TSR 3101017", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Don't Get Stopped In Beverly Hills (Special Mix)7:37
- B1Don't Get Stopped In Beverly Hills (Radio Edit)5:44
- B2Don't Get Stopped In Beverly Hills (Instrumental)7:37
- B3Don't Get Stopped In Beverly Hills (Dub Version)7:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Get Stopped In Beverly Hills are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Don't Get Stopped In Beverly Hills are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Don't Get Stopped In Beverly Hills first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, Canada, Germany, Italy. One of them is MCA Records MCA-23556.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Get Stopped In Beverly Hills is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-23556, MCA-52594, TSR 320101, 25 8994-0) 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 Don't Get Stopped In Beverly Hills 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.
