UK
1964- Label and catalog number
- Decca LL3418
- Format
- LP, Single Sided, Advance, Promo, Sampler, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ARL-6618-1A
Vinyl pressings
Begin Here
by The Zombies · 1964
19 pressings8 countriesBeatRhythm & BluesRock & RollRock
Begin Here was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Begin Here
1 pressing came out in 1964, 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.
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | UK | Decca LL3418First yearLP, Single Sided, Advance, Promo, Sampler, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Single Sided, Advance, Promo, Sampler, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1965 | New Zealand | Decca LKM 4679 / Decca LKM.4679LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1965 | Philippines | London Records LK 4679LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Decca LK 4679LP, Album, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
| 1965 | Turkey | Decca LK 4679LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Decca LK 4679 / Decca LK.4679LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Philippines | London Records LK 4679LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | UK | Decca LK 4679 / Decca LK.4679LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | UK | Decca DOA 4 / Decca 820 098-1 RMLP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1986 | UK & Europe | Decca 820 098-1LP, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | UK | Sweet Dandelion SWDDL715LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Europe | Not On Label (The Zombies) LK 4679LP, Album, Mono, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Mono |
| 2013 | UK | Repertoire Records REP 2205 / Repertoire Records V 101 MLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited |
2020s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | UK | Repertoire Records REP 2475 / Repertoire Records V 101CLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | US | Beechwood Park Records BPR002-1 / Beechwood Park Records 810183320334LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono |
| 2026 | US | Beechwood Park Records BPR002-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | US | Beechwood Park Records BPR002-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | USA & Europe | Beechwood Park Records BPR002-1 / Beechwood Park Records 810183320334LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono, Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Demon Records DEMREC377LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Road Runner
- A2Summertime
- A3I Can't Make Up My Mind
- A4The Way I Feel Inside
- A5Work 'N' Play
- A6You've Really Got A Hold On Me
- A7She's Not There
- B1Sticks And Stones
- B2Can't Nobody Love You
- B3Woman
- B4I Don't Want To Know
- B5I Remember When I Loved Her
- B6What More Can I Do
- B7I've Got My Mojo Working
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Begin Here are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Begin Here are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1964 and 2026.
When was Begin Here first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in UK. One of them is Decca LL3418.
How do I tell if my copy of Begin Here is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LL3418) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARL-6618-1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Begin Here 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.
