US
1971- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCS-732
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ABCS-732-A A I JA runout, etched
ABCS 732-B M 1 GB runout, etched
Tommy RoeBeginnings
Vinyl pressings
Beginnings
by Tommy Roe · 1971
13 pressings9 countriesRock & RollPop RockRockPop
Beginnings was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Beginnings
12 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCS 732ABC Records ABCS-732
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ABCS 732-A-X XXRunout A
ABCS 732-B-X XXRunout B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCS 732ABC Records ABCS-732
- Format
- LP, Album · True Sound Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ABCS 732-A-X XX TSMSide A Runout, etched
ABCS 732-B-X XX TSMSide B Runout, etched
ABCS 732-ASide A Label
ABCS 732-BSide B Label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCS-732
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ABCS-732-A [Circled] MR ^ △ 16393 (1)A runout, etched
ABCS-732B-Re 1 [Circled] MR △16393-X (1)B runout, etched
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCS-732
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · White Labels
Australia
1971- Label and catalog number
- Probe SPBA-3030
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ABCS 732-A MR 16393Side A etched runout
ABCS-732B-RE-1 MR16393-XSide B etched runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | Probe SPBA-3030First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | France | Probe 2C 064-92.954First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | Probe 1C 062-92 954First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Japan | Probe IPP-80415First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Stateside SCSL-3061First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | South Africa | ABC Records ABC 149First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | ABC Records ABCS-732First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | ABC Records ABCS 732 / ABC Records ABCS-732First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | ABC Records ABCS 732 / ABC Records ABCS-732First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | ABC Records ABCS-732First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | ABC Records ABCS-732First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | Venezuela | ABC Records LPS-77864First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | ABC Records ABCS-732LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Beginnings0:30
- A2Lawdy, Miss Clawdy2:05
- A3Why Can't It Be Me2:58
- A4The Way Things Are3:24
- A5Brown Eyed Handsome Man2:26
- A6Snowman3:29
- B1Indulge In Love2:34
- B2Back Streets And Alleys3:13
- B3Hide Daddy's Whiskey2:22
- B4Your Touch Is The Best Thing In Life2:59
- B5Beginnings2:34
- B6Stagger Lee3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Beginnings are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Beginnings are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Beginnings first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, Australia, France, Germany and more. One of them is ABC Records ABCS-732.
How do I tell if my copy of Beginnings is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ABCS-732, ABCS 732, SPBA-3030, 2C 064-92.954) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ABCS-732-A A I J and ABCS 732-B M 1 G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Beginnings 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.
