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Michael Jackson – Beat It
1983 · Europe · Epic · Vinyl 7" 45 RPM Single Stereo
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Dec 29, 2025
- MMint
- $12.28
- NMNear Mint
- $10.99
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $8.40
- VGVery Good
- $5.82
- G+Good Plus
- $3.23
- GGood
- $1.94
- FFair
- $1.29
- PPoor
- $0.65
193 copies listed on Discogs from $0.35.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- NL 01-3184-1A-1 ANL 01-3184-1A-1 ENL 01-3184-1A-1 DNL 01-3184-1A-1 B
- Runout — side B
- NL 01-3184-1B-1 BNL 01-3184-1B-1 CNL 01-3184-1B-1 DNL 01-3184-1B-1 A
- Rights society
- BIEM/STEMRA
- Label Code
- LC 0199(Sleeve)
- Label Code
- LC -0199(Labels)
- Price Code
- CB 111
- Pressed By
- CBS, Haarlem
Specifications
- Artist
- Michael Jackson
- Style
- Pop Rock
- Year
- 1983
- Label
- Epic
- Catalog number
- EPCA 3184
- Country
- Europe
Tracklist
- ABeat It4:11
- BGet On The Floor4:44
- Co-producer
- Michael Jackson
- Producer
- Quincy Jones
About this record
Stamped in the dead wax with the matrix NL 01-3184-1A-1 A, this European 7-inch single was pressed by CBS in Haarlem in 1983, making it a distinct Netherlands pressing rather than the concurrent UK issue. The price spread between a Mint copy at 12.28 USD and the lowest asking price of 0.35 USD reveals a steep demand cliff tied entirely to condition—a characteristic of high-volume pop singles where most copies have circulated heavily.
What drives its value
This single commands 12.28 USD in Mint condition, dropping to 10.99 USD for Near Mint and 8.4 USD for Very Good Plus. The market snapshot shows 193 copies currently for sale, with the lowest priced at 0.35 USD, signaling deep supply but concentrated at lower grades.
Community ownership stands at 5906 have against 465 want, reflecting the single's ubiquity as a pop radio staple. The European pressing differs from the concurrent 1983 UK Epic issue (catalogue EPC A3258), but both are mass-market releases; the Netherlands pressing's value depends almost entirely on finding unplayed stock, since played copies routinely trade below 2 USD.
The B-side draws from a 1979 CBS catalogue, indicating this was a repackaging rather than a new recording.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify this pressing by the centre label reading EPCA 3184 and the cover catalogue A-3184. The dead-wax matrix string NL 01-3184-1A-1 A (or its variants B-1 B, B-1 C, A-1 E) confirms the CBS Haarlem plant and the 1983 Dutch pressing run.
The release notes print "Made in Holland" on the label, distinguishing it from UK and other European variants. Grade this copy by examining the vinyl surface under bright light: Mint means unplayed with no visible wear; Near Mint allows only light handling marks invisible at arm's length.
Very Good Plus shows light surface marks audible only on quiet passages. Below VG+, static crackle and light scratches become prominent.
The 7-inch format and 45 RPM speed are standard; stereo playback confirms correct pressing. No barcode appears on this issue, so rely on the matrix and label text for authentication.
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Release notes
Cat#s: Center Labels: EPCA 3184 Cover: A-3184
℗ 1982 CBS Inc. / © 1983 CBS Inc. / - - Printed in Holland Made in Holland
A side: Taken From The EPIC Lp: "8883" EPC 85930 ℗ 1982 CBS Inc. Mijac Music adm. by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
B side: Taken From The EPIC Lp: "435524" EPC 83468 ℗ 1979 CBS Inc. Miran Publishing, Inc./Yellow Brick Road Music/Kodi Music
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
What is this pressing worth in typical played condition?
A Very Good copy grades at 5.82 USD according to the price guide, while Very Good Plus reaches 8.4 USD. Most circulated copies fall into the VG to VG+ range. Below that, a Good Plus copy is valued at 3.23 USD. The 193 copies currently listed for sale suggest that finding played stock is straightforward; the real hunt is for unplayed inventory.
How do I confirm I have the Netherlands pressing and not the UK version?
Check the dead-wax runout string: this Netherlands pressing reads NL 01-3184-1A-1 A (or the variants with B or E suffixes). The label must also print "Made in Holland" and "Printed in Holland" in the fine print. The concurrent 1983 UK single on Epic carries a different catalogue number, EPC A3258, and a different matrix prefix.
Why does the price drop so steeply from Mint to Very Good?
Pop singles from 1983 were pressed in enormous quantities for radio and retail. Mint copies are rare because most were played or stored poorly. The jump from 12.28 USD (Mint) to 5.82 USD (VG) reflects collector preference for unplayed stock; once a copy has been played, the premium evaporates. Supply is plentiful at lower grades, so condition is the entire driver of value.
What do the catalogue numbers mean on the label and cover?
The centre label reads EPCA 3184, while the cover shows A-3184. Both refer to the same single but follow Epic's internal labelling convention: EPCA denotes the label designation, while the A prefix on the cover indicates the A-side catalogue reference. The release notes confirm both are correct for this pressing.
Why does the B-side credit a 1979 copyright?
The B-side was taken from a 1979 CBS catalogue (EPC 83468) and carries 1979 copyright, while the A-side "Beat It" is from the 1982 Thriller album (EPC 85930) with 1982 copyright. This single repackaged existing recordings rather than releasing new material, a common practice for 7-inch pop singles in the 1980s.