UK
May 31, 1968- Label and catalog number
- Deram DM 194
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DR-42446-TI-1C B JT 1A stamped
DR-41827-TI-1C B JT 1B stamped
DR 42446Label A
DR 41827Label B
Vinyl pressings
Beggin'
by Timebox · 1968
19 pressings10 countriesSoulPop RockRockFunk / Soul
Beggin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Beggin'
13 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 8 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.
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Deram DM 194
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Deram 45-DEM-85031
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Deram 45-85031
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DR 42446-1C (MR) △71996A Side Etched except MR stamped
DR 41827-1C (MR) △71997B Side Etched except MR stamped
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Deram 45-85031
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Deram 45-85031
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
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.
1960s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Italy | Deram DM 194First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | South Africa | Deram FM 7407First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1968 | UK | Deram DM 194First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | US | Deram 45-DEM-85031First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | US | Deram 45-85031First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | US | Deram 45-85031First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1968 | US | Deram 45-85031First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | US | Deram 45-DEM-85031First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | Ireland | Deram DM(I) 194First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | UK | Deram DM 194First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Australia | Deram DMA-8457First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1968 | Belgium | Deram DM 33First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1968 | Netherlands | Deram DM 194First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | France | Deram 17.0247", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | France | Deram 17.0247", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | UK | Deram DM 1947", Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", Single, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Deram DMA-84577", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Belgium | Deram DM 337", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Lebanon | Deram DM 1947", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABeggin'
- BA Woman That's Waiting
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Beggin' are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Beggin' are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1968 and 2010.
When was Beggin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in UK, US, Ireland, Belgium and more. One of them is Deram DM 194, released May 31, 1968.
How do I tell if my copy of Beggin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DM 194, 45-DEM-85031, 45-85031, DM(I) 194) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DR-42446-TI-1C B JT 1 and DR-41827-TI-1C B JT 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Beggin' 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.