Japan
1969- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records Bell 88036
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
- Runout / matrix
88036 A 1Side A Runout
88036 B 1Side B Runout
Vinyl pressings
On The Beach (In The Summertime)
by The Fifth Dimension · 1969
19 pressings9 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
On The Beach (In The Summertime) was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Beach (In The Summertime)
2 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year. 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.
Japan
1969- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records Bell 88036
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
88036 A 1Side A Runout
88036 B 1Side B Runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Japan | Bell Records Bell 88036First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1969 | Japan | Bell Records Bell 88036First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Bell Records BLL-92187", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Canada | Bell Records BELL 913X7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | France | Bell Records 2 C006 - 91799 M / Bell Records 2C 006-91.799 M7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Germany | Bell Records 9137", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Germany | Bell Records 9137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Germany | Bell Records BELL 9137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Stateside 5C C006 - 917997", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Bell Records BL 2407", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | UK | Bell Records BLL11227", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Bell Records 9137", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1970 | US | Bell Records 9137", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1970 | US | Bell Records 9137", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1970 | US | Bell Records B-9137", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1970 | US | Bell Records B-9137", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1970 | US | Bell Records B-9137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AOn The Beach (In The Summertime)3:30
- BThis Is Your Life4:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of On The Beach (In The Summertime) are there?
19 vinyl pressings of On The Beach (In The Summertime) are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was On The Beach (In The Summertime) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in Japan. One of them is Bell Records Bell 88036.
How do I tell if my copy of On The Beach (In The Summertime) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use Bell 88036) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 88036 A 1 and 88036 B 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is On The Beach (In The Summertime) 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.
