The Sone Roses - Beautiful Thing Vinyl

Artist: The Stone Roses

Title: Beautiful Thing

Label: Virgin EMI

Catalogue Number: VST 2140

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 2016

Pressing Year: 2016 UK Original Numbered Limited Edition

Copy Number: 0026

Format: 12" Single-Sided Vinyl

Speed: 45 RPM

Description

Beautiful Thing was released in 2016 as the second comeback single from The Stone Roses following their highly anticipated reunion. Produced by Paul Epworth, the track captures the band's unmistakable blend of psychedelic rock, indie and Madchester influences, driven by John Squire's distinctive guitar work and Ian Brown's unmistakable vocals. Released as a limited numbered edition, it became an instant collector's item and remains the band's final physical vinyl release.

Pressing Notes

Original 2016 UK numbered limited edition on Virgin EMI, catalogue number VST 2140. This copy is individually numbered 0026, making it an exceptionally low-numbered example from the strictly limited edition of 6,000 copies worldwide.

Pressed as a single-sided 12-inch at 45 RPM, the record features the desirable VST 2140 A-1 first-cut matrix. The reverse side is intentionally blank. Low-numbered copies such as this are rarely encountered and are among the most desirable examples of this sought-after modern Stone Roses release.

Track Listing

Side One

Beautiful Thing

Side Two

Blank (single-sided pressing)
Matrix / Runout

Side One: VST 2140 A-1

Side Two: Blank (single-sided pressing)

Additional Information
Original UK numbered limited edition
Copy Number 0026
Limited to 6,000 copies worldwide
First-cut VST 2140 A-1 matrix
Virgin EMI Records
Catalogue number VST 2140
Single-sided 12-inch vinyl
45 RPM
Produced by Paul Epworth
Final physical Stone Roses vinyl release
Highly collectible low-numbered copy
Condition

Sleeve: Excellent (EX)

Record: Excellent (EX)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

A superb copy that has been carefully looked after. The sleeve has only minor signs of handling, while the vinyl shows very light cosmetic marks, if any, and plays beautifully throughout with outstanding sound quality.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

A well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.

Good (G)

Visible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.

Shipping

All records are visually inspected and conservatively graded. Records are securely packaged in professional record mailers with protective stiffeners and dispatched via a fully tracked delivery service to ensure safe arrival.