UK
October 26, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POLH 12Polydor 823 051-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
POLH 12 A//2▽420 V 1 1 5 1Side A, stamped
POLH 12 B//1▽420 V 1 1 2 1Side B, stamped
Vinyl pressings
Beat Boy
by Visage · 1984
16 pressings11 countriesNew WaveSynth-popElectronic
Beat Boy 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 Beat Boy
13 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 9 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
October 26, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POLH 12Polydor 823 051-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
POLH 12 A//2▽420 V 1 1 5 1Side A, stamped
POLH 12 B//1▽420 V 1 1 2 1Side B, stamped
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 422-823 052-1 Y-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · 22-Allied pressing
- Runout / matrix
422 823.052-1-AS ALD [Allied 'a' logo] B-20223 SLM 1-1 STERLING △8176Side A runout
422 823-052-1-BS-ALD [Allied 'a' logo] B-20224 SLM △8176-X 1-1 STERLINGSide B runout
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 422-823 052-1 Y-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Hauppauge Pressing
- Runout / matrix
422 8 ̷ ̷̶̷5̷̶̷3̷̶̷ 23052-1-AS HRM 1 B-2 ᐉ STERLINGSide A, runout
422 823 052-1-BS-HRM 1 STERLING ⚾︎ B-1 ᐉSide B, runout
Australasia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 823 051-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
823.025-1ASide A runout etched
823.052-1BSide B runout etched
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 823 052-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
160 823052 1 // 1 380 POLYGRAMRunout side 1, variant 1
160 823052 1 // 2 380 POLYGRAMRunout side 2, variant 1
160 823052 1 // 1 380 POLYGRAM 2VRunout side 1, variant 2
160 823052 1 // 2 380 POLYGRAM 5VRunout side 2, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australasia | Polydor 823 051-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | France | Polydor 823 052-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Germany | Polydor 823 052-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Greece | Polydor 823 052-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Greece | Polydor 823 052-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Greece | Polydor 823 052-1First yearLP, Album, White Label, Stereo | LP, Album, White Label, Stereo |
| 1984 | Ireland | Polydor POLH 12 / Polydor (823 052-1)First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Philippines | Polydor 823 052-1-Y / Polydor 832 052-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Spain | Polydor 823 052-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | Polydor 422-823 052-1 Y-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Polydor 422-823 052-1 Y-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Polydor POLH 12 / Polydor 823 051-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | UK | Polydor POLH 12 / Polydor 823 051-1First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Brazil | Polydor 823 052-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | Polydor 28MM 0412LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Beat Boy6:46
- A2Casualty5:28
- A3Questions6:10
- A4Only The Good (Die Young)6:01
- B1Can You Hear Me6:29
- B2The Promise4:00
- B3Love Glove4:50
- B4Yesterday's Shadow6:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Beat Boy are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Beat Boy are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Beat Boy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, US, Australasia, France and more. One of them is Polydor POLH 12, released October 26, 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of Beat Boy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POLH 12, 422-823 052-1 Y-1, 823 051-1, 823 052-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POLH 12 A//2▽420 V 1 1 5 1 and POLH 12 B//1▽420 V 1 1 2 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Beat Boy 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.
