UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic K 50151Atlantic K50151
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
K • 50151•A2A-side runout variant 1
K • 50151•B2B-side runout variant 1
K • 50151•A3 5 VA-side runout, variant 2
K • 50151•B3 VB-side runout, variant 2
Vinyl pressings
Beginnings
by Steve Howe · 1975
31 pressings16 countriesFolk RockProg RockRock
Beginnings was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Beginnings
20 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 13 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 18154
- Format
- LP, Album · Presswell Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-753493-C PRRunout side A, variant 1
ST-A-753494-C PRRunout side B, variant 1
ST-A 753493-E @T GP (PR)Runout side A, variant 2
ST-A 753494-E @T GP (PR)PRunout side B, variant 2
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 18154
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-753493-DD PR Δ20249(1) MRRunout side A, variant 1
ST-A-753494-DD PR Δ20249X(1) MRRunout side B, variant 1
ST-A-753493-DD MR Δ20249(1) PRRunout side A, variant 2
ST-A-753494-DD MR Δ20249-X(2) PRRunout side B, variant 2
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 18154
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-753493-DDD PRCRunout Side A etched [Variant 1]
ST-A-753494-DDD PRCRunout Side B etched [Variant 1]
ST-A-753493-CCC PRCRunout Side A etched [Variant 2]
ST-A-753494-CCC PRCRunout Side B etched [Variant 2]
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 18154
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MX177152Side 1 runout
SD18154-1Side 1 runout
MX177153-BSide 2 runout
SD18154-2Side 2 runout
Canada
1975- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 18154
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 31 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | Atlantic SD 18154First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | Atlantic SD 18154First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | Atlantic SD 18154First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Canada | Atlantic SD 18154First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Canada | Atlantic SD 18154First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | France | Atlantic 50 151First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 50 151First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 50 151 / Atlantic ATL 50 151-UFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Italy | Atlantic W 50151First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | Atlantic P-10041AFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | Atlantic P-10041AFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Atlantic ATL 50151First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Atlantic SD 18154First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Portugal | Atlantic LPS-39-4First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Spain | Atlantic HATS 421-183First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Venezuela | Atlantic GM-200.2853 / Atlantic Lps. 200.2853LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Atlantic ATL 50 151LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Atlantic ATL 50 151-U / Atlantic K 50151LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 18154LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 18154LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Doors Of Sleep4:05
- A2Australia4:08
- A3The Nature Of The Sea3:58
- A4Lost Symphony4:40
- B1Beginnings7:30
- B2Will 'O' The Wisp6:00
- B3Ram1:56
- B4Pleasure Stole The Night2:55
- B5Break Away From It All3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Beginnings are there?
31 vinyl pressings of Beginnings are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1975 and 1981.
When was Beginnings first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Atlantic K 50151.
How do I tell if my copy of Beginnings is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K 50151, SD 18154, 50 151, ATL 50 151) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K • 50151•A2 and K • 50151•B2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Beginnings 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.
