Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 392 244-1
- Format
- 12"
Vinyl pressings
I'm Beggin' You
by Supertramp · 1987
31 pressings16 countriesHouseEuro HouseElectronic
I'm Beggin' You 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 I'm Beggin' You
27 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 15 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.
Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 390 244-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
390 244-7 S1 = 2 3 20 B 1Runout stamped side A
390 244-7 S2 = 2 3 20 1 BRunout stamped side B
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMY 415
- Format
- 12"
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 415
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-12254
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
A&M-SP-012254-A C-2 Gl A 3Etched side A
A&M-SP-012254-B C-1 Gl A 5Etched side B
℗ (trumpet symbol)Stamped, sides A & B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2985
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
A&M-AM-02985-A-C2 GI A8Runout, side A, etched
A&M-AM-02985-B-C2 GI A4Runout, side B, etched
AM-02985-ALabel side A
AM-02985-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 31 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s30 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | Festival Records X13302 / A&M Records SP-12254First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1987 | Australia & New Zealand | A&M Records K-316 / A&M Records K 316First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1987 | Brazil | A&M Records 2801 239First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Canada | A&M Records SP-12254First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Canada | A&M Records AM-2985First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Canada | A&M Records SP-12254First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | France | A&M Records 390 244-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | A&M Records 392 244-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | Germany | A&M Records 390 244-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Guatemala | A&M Records 12985-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Italy | A&M Records 390 244-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | Philippines | A&M Records AEP-88-1210First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Portugal | A&M Records 390 244-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | South Africa | A&M Records AMRS 1539First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | Spain | A&M Records 392 244- 1First year12" | 12" |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | A&M Records K-3167", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AI'm Beggin' You (Straight Pass)5:04
- B1I'm Beggin' You (Mad House Mix)8:28
- B2I'm Beggin' You (Dub)5:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I'm Beggin' You are there?
31 vinyl pressings of I'm Beggin' You are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was I'm Beggin' You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Germany, UK, US, Japan and more. One of them is A&M Records 392 244-1.
How do I tell if my copy of I'm Beggin' You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 392 244-1, 390 244-7, AMY 415, AM 415) 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 I'm Beggin' You 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.
