US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Tamla TM 255
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Stevie WonderStevie At The Beach
Vinyl pressings
Stevie At The Beach
by Stevie Wonder · 1964
12 pressings6 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Stevie At The Beach was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Stevie At The Beach
6 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 3 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- Tamla TM 255
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Hollywood Pressing
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Tamla TM-255
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
R4RM-9039-1 A2 IA side, runout, stamped
R4RM-9040-1 A2B side, runout, stamped
H-1300 R4RM-9039A side, label
H-1301 R4RM-9040B side, label
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Tamla TM 255
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
R4RM-9039-1-K T-255-AMatrix Side A
R4RM-9040-1-F T-255-BMatrix Side B
TM-355A A R4RM-9039-1 GVariant 1
TM-355B R4RM-9040-1 FVariant 1
UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Stateside SL 10108
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
SRX 3215-1N
SRX 3216-1N
Canada
1964- Label and catalog number
- Tamla TM-255Tamla TAMLA 255
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Deep Groove
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Canada | Tamla TM-255 / Tamla TAMLA 255First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Stateside SL 10108First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Tamla TM 255First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Tamla TM 255First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Tamla TM-255First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Tamla TM 255First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | France | Motown 2C 066 61747LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | France | Motown 2C 066 - 61.747LP, Mispress, Reissue | LP, Mispress, Reissue |
| 1978 | France | Motown 2C 066 61747LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Japan | Motown RMTL-8032LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | Japan | Motown RMTL-8032LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Motown 5C 062-61747LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Castles In The Sand (Vocal)2:11
- A2Ebb Tide1:45
- A3Sad Boy2:28
- A4Red Sails In The Sunset2:01
- A5The Beachcomber1:46
- A6Castles In The Sand (Instrumental)1:52
- B1Happy Street2:19
- B2The Party At The Beach House2:03
- B3Hey Harmonica Man2:38
- B4Beach Stomp2:38
- B5Beyond The Sea2:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stevie At The Beach are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Stevie At The Beach are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1964 and 1986.
When was Stevie At The Beach first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Tamla TM 255.
How do I tell if my copy of Stevie At The Beach is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TM 255, TM-255, SL 10108) 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 Stevie At The Beach 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.
