Europe
1992- Label and catalog number
- EastWest 4509-91480-7EastWest YZ 709
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
WMME Alsdorf 450 991480-7-AStamped Side A
WMME Alsdorf 450 991480-7-BStamped Side B
8Etched Side A
21Etched Side B
The BelovedSweet Harmony
Vinyl pressings
Sweet Harmony
by The Beloved · 1992
12 pressings4 countriesHouseDowntempoEuro HouseElectronic
Sweet Harmony was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 Sweet Harmony
6 pressings came out in 1992, 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.
Europe
1992- Label and catalog number
- EastWest 4509-91480-7EastWest YZ 709
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Large Hole
- Runout / matrix
WMME Alsdorf 450 991480-7-A x 2 HüRunout side A, variant 1
WMME Alsdorf 450 991480-7-B x 2 HüRunout side B, variant 1
WMME Alsdorf 450 991480-7-A Hü 13Runout side A, variant 2
WMME Alsdorf 450 991480-7-B Hü 6Runout side B, variant 2
US
1992- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 0-85759
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
SRC ST-DM - 64836 - 64827 - 64824 - 1 1 - 1 F/W RCESide A
SRC ST-DM - 65147 - 65151 - 65150 - 1 1 - 1 F/W RCESide B
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- EastWest SAM 1116
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
SAM 1116 - A1 PR-M ASide A runout, variant 1
SAM 1116 - B1 PR-M BSide B runout, variant 1
SAM 1116 - A1 PR-M ASide A runout, variant 2
SAM 1116 - B1 PR-M ASide B runout, variant 2
US
1992- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic DMD 1986
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
SRC ST-DM - 64836 - 65146 - 1 1 - 1 F/W RCEA-Side Runout Etching
SRC ST-DM - 65147 - 65148 - 1 1 - 1 F/W RCEB-Side Runout Etching
SRC ST-DM - 64827 - 65149 - 65150 - 1 F/W RCEC-Side Runout Etching
SRC ST-DM - 65151 - 65152 - 1 1 - 1 F/W RCED-Side Runout Etching
Germany
1992- Label and catalog number
- EastWest 4509-91481-0EastWest YZ709T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
WMME Alsdorf 450 991481-0-ARunout, Side A - Stamped
WMME Alsdorf 450 991481-0-BRunout, Side B - Stamped
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.
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Europe | EastWest 4509-91480-7 / EastWest YZ 709First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Europe | EastWest 4509-91480-7 / EastWest YZ 709First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Germany | EastWest 4509-91481-0 / EastWest YZ709TFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | UK | EastWest SAM 1116First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | US | Atlantic 0-85759First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | US | Atlantic DMD 1986First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | UK | EastWest YZ709 / EastWest 4509-91480-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1993 | UK | EastWest YZ709T / EastWest 4509-91481-012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1993 | UK | EastWest YZ709DJ / EastWest 4509-91480-77", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | UK | Not On Label (The Beloved) FASHION ITEM 001 / Not On Label (The Beloved) fi 112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Germany | EastWest 4509-91481-0 / EastWest YZ709T12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Atlantic DMD 198612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- ASweet Harmony5:02
- BMotivation (Energised)6:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sweet Harmony are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Sweet Harmony are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1992 and 2026.
When was Sweet Harmony first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in Europe, US, UK, Germany. One of them is EastWest 4509-91480-7.
How do I tell if my copy of Sweet Harmony is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4509-91480-7, 0-85759, SAM 1116, DMD 1986) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WMME Alsdorf 450 991480-7-A and WMME Alsdorf 450 991480-7-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sweet Harmony 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.
