Spain
1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor SPBO-7464
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
SPBO-7464-AORunout side A, etched
SPBO-7464-BORunout side B, etched
The MatchmakersTopless On The Beach = Desnuda En La Playa
Vinyl pressings
Topless On The Beach = Desnuda En La Playa
by The Matchmakers · 1984
10 pressings4 countriesItalo-DiscoDiscoElectronic
Topless On The Beach was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Topless On The Beach
2 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
Spain
1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor SPBO-7464
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Spain | RCA Victor SPBO-7464First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | Spain | RCA Victor SPBO-7464First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | France | Jonathan ATO 12-2706212", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | France | Jonathan ATO 270627" | 7" |
| 1985 | US | Roulette RD 201412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Roulette R-73077", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Roulette RD 201412", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | US | Roulette R-73077", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Melodia ME 5017", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Germany | Costalita 8097", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ATopless On The Beach = Desnuda En La Playa (Part 1)3:21
- BTopless On The Beach = Desnuda En La Playa (Part 2)2:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Topless On The Beach are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Topless On The Beach are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Topless On The Beach first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Spain. One of them is RCA Victor SPBO-7464.
How do I tell if my copy of Topless On The Beach is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SPBO-7464) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SPBO-7464-AO and SPBO-7464-BO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Topless On The Beach 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.