US
July 18, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4993
- Format
- 7", Single · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S-X97499AA Side
S-X97501B Side
Vinyl pressings
On The Beat
by The Brooklyn, Bronx & Queens Band · 1981
30 pressings16 countriesDiscoElectronic
On The Beat was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 On The Beat
27 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 14 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
July 18, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4993
- Format
- 7", Single · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
4993-S45-97499A-G2 #2 .—◄ MASTERED BY CAPITOL GeneA side runout
4993-S45-97501-G5 .—◄ MASTERED BY CAPITOL GeneB side runout
S-X97499AA side label
S-X97501B side label
US
July 18, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 4993
- Format
- 7", Single · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
4993 - S45-X97499A-G3 ✲ MASTERED BY CAPITOL GeneA side runout
4993 - S45-X97501-G4 ✲ Gene MASTERED BY CAPITOLB side runout
SX97499AA side label
SX97501B side label
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SPRO-9645Capitol Records SPRO-9646
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MASTERED BY CAPITOL SPRO-9645 ARunout side A
MASTERED BY CAPITOL SPRO-9646 ARunout side B
SX97499Label
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P-4993
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
4993-S45-X97499A-G4- 1 ✲ MASTERED BY CAPITOL Gene . .Runout Etchings (Both Sides)
SX97499ALabels
UK
June 1981- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 12CL 202
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
12 CL 202 A-1 2 6Runout side A, variante 1
12 CL 202 B-2 .. 2Runout side B, variante 1
12 CL 202 A-1 6Runout side A, variante 2
12 CL 202 B-1 6Runout side B, variante 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Brazil | Capitol Records 31C 006 86398First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1981 | Canada | Capitol Records 4993First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1981 | Central America | Capitol Records 4993First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Colombia | Capitol Records 446-1095First year12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1981 | Europe | Capitol Records 1A 062Z 86401 / EMI 1A 062Z 86401First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Europe | Capitol Records 1A 006-86398First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Europe | Capitol Records 1A 006-86398 / EMI 1A 006-86398First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | France | Capitol Records 2C 052-52.892 Z / Capitol Records 2C052-52892 ZFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | France | Capitol Records 2 C008-86398 / Capitol Records 2C 008-86.398First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | France | Capitol Records 2 C008-86398 / Capitol Records 2C 008-86.398First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1981 | Ireland | Capitol Records CL 202First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Italy | Capitol Records 3C 006 - 86402 / Capitol Records 3C 006 86402First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-17186First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-17186First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1981 | South Africa | Capitol Records JCL 716First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AOn The Beat3:46
- BDon't Say Goodbye3:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of On The Beat are there?
30 vinyl pressings of On The Beat are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was On The Beat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, UK, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records 4993, released July 18, 1981.
How do I tell if my copy of On The Beat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4993, SPRO-9645, P-4993, 12CL 202) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S-X97499A and S-X97501. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is On The Beat 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.
