France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Black Scorpio SCM 12.1253
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
April JaffeBoys Come And Go
Vinyl pressings
Boys Come And Go
by April Jaffe · 1985
15 pressings8 countriesEuro-DiscoElectronic
Boys Come And Go was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Boys Come And Go
15 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Black Scorpio SCM 1253
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MPO SCM 1253 A ƮRunout side A
MPO SCM1253 B ƮRunout side B
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Record Shack Records SOHOT 40
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Record Shack Records SOHO 40
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mega Records MGA-1-2283
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Record Shack Records SOHOT 40
- Format
- 12", White Label, Promo
- Runout / matrix
SOHOT 40 A-1U-1-1
SOHOT 40 B-1U-1-1
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Powderworks POWT 0274First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | Black Scorpio SCM 12.1253First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Black Scorpio SCM 1253First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Metronome 881 993-7 MEFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Metronome 881 993-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | South Africa | EMI EMIJ 4511First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | South Africa | Black Scorpio 12EMIL(C) 4511First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Sweden | RCA Victor PB 60234 / RCA PB 60234First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Sweden | RCA Victor PC 60235First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | UK | Record Shack Records SOHOT 40First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Record Shack Records SOHOT 40First year12", White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | Record Shack Records SOHO 40First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | Mega Records MGA-1-2283First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Venezuela | Magic Record's LPMR-0023First year12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | Australia | Powderworks POW 0274First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABoys Come And Go (Vocal)5:25
- B1Boys Come And Go (Vocal Edit)3:34
- B2Boys Come And Go (Instrumental)4:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Boys Come And Go are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Boys Come And Go are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Boys Come And Go first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in France, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Black Scorpio SCM 12.1253.
How do I tell if my copy of Boys Come And Go is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SCM 12.1253, SCM 1253, SOHOT 40, SOHO 40) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Boys Come And Go 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.