Germany
February 1989- Label and catalog number
- Coconut 209 547
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
DM209547 A-1/2-89 IISide A
DM209547 B-2/2-89Side B
Bad Boys BlueBad Boys Best
Vinyl pressings
Bad Boys Best
by Bad Boys Blue · 1989
10 pressings4 countriesSynth-popEuro-DiscoElectronic
Bad Boys Best was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Bad Boys Best
4 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Germany
1989- Label and catalog number
- Coconut 36 359-8
- Format
- Compilation, LP · Sonderauflage Sonocord (Special Edition)
Brazil
1989- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 150.7007Coconut 150.7007
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
BMG 150.7007-A 1S A 3Runout side A
BMG 150.7007--B 1S A 1Runout side B
150.7007-ALabel side A
150.7007-BLabel side B
Denmark
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mega Records MRLP 3144
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Brazil | Ariola 150.7007 / Coconut 150.7007First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1989 | Denmark | Mega Records MRLP 3144First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1989 | Germany | Coconut 36 359-8First yearCompilation, LP | Compilation, LP |
| 1989 | Germany | Coconut 60 697 0LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1989 | Germany | Coconut 209 547LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| 1989 | Germany | Coconut 209 547LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| 1989 | Germany | Coconut 209547LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1989 | Germany | Coconut 209 547First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | South Korea | Seoul Records SOPR-041 / Coconut 209 547LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1992 | South Korea | BMG BMGSL 7022 / Coconut BMGSL 7022LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1You're A Woman3:58
- A2I Wanna Hear Your Heartbeat4:04
- A3Love Really Hurts Without You3:43
- A4Come Back And Stay4:06
- A5Gimme Gimme Your Lovin'3:59
- A6Lovers In The Sand3:46
- B1A World Without You (Michelle)3:37
- B2L.O.V.E. In My Car4:32
- B3Pretty Young Girl3:40
- B4Kisses And Tears3:57
- B5Don't Walk Away Suzanne3:48
- B6Hungry For Love5:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bad Boys Best are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Bad Boys Best are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1989 and 1992.
When was Bad Boys Best first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Germany, Brazil, Denmark. One of them is Coconut 209 547, released February 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Bad Boys Best is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 209 547, 36 359-8, 150.7007, MRLP 3144) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM209547 A-1/2-89 II and DM209547 B-2/2-89. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bad Boys Best 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.
