Vinyl pressings
by Baccara · 1977
Yes Sir, I Can Boogie was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
72 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 24 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.
RCA-PB- 5526-A- PF. Manufactured in GermanyRunout side A, variant 1
RCA- PB- 5526 B2 PF. Manufactured in GermanyRunout side B, variant 1
RCA-PB- 5526-A- PF..2 Manufactured in GermanyRunout side A, variant 2
RCA- PB- 5526 B2 PF. Manufactured in GermanyRunout side B, variant 2
RCA-PB- 5526-A- PF. Manufactured in GermanySide A, full
RCA- PB- 5526 B² PF. Manufactured in GermanySide B, full
RCA-PB- 5526-A- PF.Side A, etched
RCA- PB- 5526 B² PF.Side B, etched
RCA-PB- 5526-A- PF. Manufactured in GermanyRunout side A, variant 1
RCA- PB- 5526 B2 PF. Manufactured in GermanyRunout side B, variant 1
RCA-PB- 5526-A- PF..2 Manufactured in GermanyRunout side A, variant 2
RCA- PB- 5526 B2 PF. Manufactured in GermanyRunout side B, variant 2
PB-5526-A-1E AIATA-Side run-out, hand-etched
PB-5526-B-2E AIAAJB-Side run-out, hand-etched
DAVE'S R.C.A.A&B-Side run-out, hand-etched
PB-5526-A-4 DAVE'S R.C.A. BA-side run-out, etched variant 1
PB-5526-B-5 DAVE'S R.C.A.B-side run-out, etched variant 1
PB 5526 - A4 1 DAVE'S R.C.A. ZA-side run-out, etched variant 2
PB 5526 - B5 1 DAVE'S R.C.A. ALB-side run-out, etched variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Unknown | RCA Victor PB - 5526First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Argentina | RCA 41A-2876First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Australia | RCA Victor 102930First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Belgium | RCA Victor PB 5526 / RCA Victor PB - 5526First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Belgium | Under New Management SW 1201First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1977 | Belgium | RCA Victor PB 5526 / RCA Victor PB.5526First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Belgium | RCA Victor PB 5526 / RCA Victor PB. 5526First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Belgium | RCA Victor PB 5526 / RCA PB 5526First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Brazil | RCA 101.7118First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Canada | RCA Victor PB-50367First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Chile | RCA PB - 5526First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | RCA Victor PB 5526First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | RCA Victor PB 5526 / RCA PB 5526First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | RCA PB 5526 / RCA Victor PB 5526First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 4 56 292First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | UK | RCA GOLD 501 / RCA PB 55597", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Old Gold OG 97087", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Italy | Mr. Melody Music 002LB94 / Mr. Melody Music MRM 002LB9412" | 12" |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | UK & Europe | Sony Music 199584503977", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
84 vinyl pressings of Yes Sir, I Can Boogie are listed here, from 27 countries, released between 1977 and 2026.
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Germany, UK, US, Italy and more. One of them is RCA Victor PB 5526.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PB 5526, PB - 5526, MRDW-1134, MR-XW1104) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RCA-PB- 5526-A- PF. Manufactured in Germany and RCA- PB- 5526 B2 PF. Manufactured in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
