Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB49619
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM DS C-0076 A-2/10-87Runout Side A
DM DS C-0076 B-2/10-87 CRunout Side B
StarshipBeat Patrol
Vinyl pressings
Beat Patrol
by Starship · 1987
20 pressings11 countriesPop RockRockPop
Beat Patrol 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 Beat Patrol
19 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 10 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.
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- RCA PT49620
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
DM C-0077 A-1/10-87 CSide 1
DM C-0077 B-1/10-87 CSide 2
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Grunt RCA 5002
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Grunt RCAT 5002
- Format
- 12"
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- RCA 6769-1-GD
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Herbie Jr :^) A-1 ᐉ 6769-1-GD-ARunout side A
Herbie Jr :^) A-1 ᐉ 6769-1-GD-BRunout side B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- RCA 5308-7-GGrunt 5308-7-G
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
5308-7-G-A-75 PRECISION \-\ SPRunout etched side A
5308-7-G-B-75 PRECISION /-/ SPRunout etched side B
5308-7-G-ALabel side A
5308-7-G-BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | RCA 5308-7-G / Grunt 5308-7-GFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Costa Rica | RCA Victor 7055068First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Europe | RCA PB49619First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | RCA PT49620First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Germany | RCA PB49619First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | Japan | RCA RPS-256First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | Mexico | RCA RX-466First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Philippines | RCA RCS-30038First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | South Africa | RCA RCAS 40First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | UK | Grunt RCA 5002First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Grunt RCAT 5002First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | US | RCA 6769-1-GDACFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | RCA 6769-1-GDFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | RCA 5308-7-G / Grunt 5308-7-GFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | RCA 5308-7-GAC / Grunt 5308-7-GACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABeat Patrol4:26
- BGirls Like You4:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Beat Patrol are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Beat Patrol are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Beat Patrol first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Europe, UK, US, Japan and more. One of them is RCA PB49619.
How do I tell if my copy of Beat Patrol is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PB49619, PT49620, RCA 5002, RCAT 5002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM DS C-0076 A-2/10-87 and DM DS C-0076 B-2/10-87 C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Beat Patrol 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.
