Germany
1966- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 249 002
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · SLPHM
- Runout / matrix
ⓟ 1965 B6 #4 249002 ARunout side A
ⓟ 1965 B6 #4 249002 BRunout side B
The James Last BandBeat In Sweet
Vinyl pressings
Beat In Sweet
by The James Last Band · 1966
15 pressings7 countriesLoungeEasy ListeningJazz
Beat In Sweet was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Beat In Sweet
5 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
Germany
1966- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 249 002
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · SLPHM
- Runout / matrix
1 ℗ 1965 B6 ◇V U 249002 ARunout A side, stamped
1 ℗ 1965 B6 ◇V AA 249002 BRunout B side, stamped
Germany
1966- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 249 002
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · SLPHM
- Runout / matrix
1 ℗ 1965 B6 ◇V C 249002 ARunout A side, stamped
1 ℗ 1965 D70 ◇Z B1 00 249002 = 2 BRunout B side, stamped
UK
1966- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 249 002
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 249 002
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Polydor 249 002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Germany | Polydor 249 002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Germany | Polydor 249 002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Germany | Polydor 249 002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | UK | Polydor 249 002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Spain | Polydor 249 002LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | Taiwan | Large World LW-382LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1969 | Taiwan | Large World LW-382LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Polydor 249002LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Polydor 249 002LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Polydor 249 002LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Germany | Polydor 249 002LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | New Zealand | Polydor 249002LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Polydor 249 002LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Polydor 249 002LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1I Got You Babe3:00
- A2Frag' Den Abendwind3:25
- A3Baby Don't Go3:04
- A4You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'2:57
- A5Eve Of Destruction2:26
- A6Teenage Love3:08
- B1Mr. Tambourine Man2:20
- B2Du Bist Nicht Allein3:14
- B3For Somebody2:54
- B4Like A Rolling Stone3:07
- B5Du Bist Meine Liebe3:13
- B6Yesterday2:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Beat In Sweet are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Beat In Sweet are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1966 and 1969.
When was Beat In Sweet first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in Germany, UK, Canada. One of them is Polydor 249 002.
How do I tell if my copy of Beat In Sweet is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 249 002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ⓟ 1965 B6 #4 249002 A and ⓟ 1965 B6 #4 249002 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Beat In Sweet 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.
