Australia & New Zealand
1984- Label and catalog number
- Columbia DO-1627Columbia DO.1627
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DO 1627 ALabel Side A
DO 1627 BLabel Side B
Vinyl pressings
Tarzan Boy
by Baltimora · 1984
92 pressings31 countriesItalo-DiscoSynth-popElectronicPop
Tarzan Boy was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Tarzan Boy
4 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Greece
1984- Label and catalog number
- EMI 052-1186926
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
1186926 A
1186926 B
Guatemala
1984- Label and catalog number
- EMI 4667EMI 06 1186917
- Format
- 7", Single
Philippines
1984- Label and catalog number
- Dyna EMI
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 92 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s87 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia & New Zealand | Columbia DO-1627 / Columbia DO.1627First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Greece | EMI 052-1186926First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Guatemala | EMI 4667 / EMI 06 1186917First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | Philippines | Dyna EMIFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Australia & New Zealand | Columbia ED.153 / Columbia ED-15312", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Barbados | Capitol Records B500187", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Barbados | Parlophone 12DB 910212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Bolivia | EMI International BO-14767", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Bolivia | EMI International BO - 14607", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Brazil | EMI 31C 052 118692Z A12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | Brazil | EMI 31C 006 1186917", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Canada | Manhattan Records V-75122 / Manhattan Records V 7512212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Canada | Manhattan Records B-500187", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | Manhattan Records B-500187", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Canada | Manhattan Records B-500187", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Columbia DO-16277", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Australia | Columbia DO-16277", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Greece | EMI 052-118720612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| ? | Guatemala | EMI 3325012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Manhattan Records B500187", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ATarzan Boy6:15
- BTarzan Boy (DeeJay Version)5:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tarzan Boy are there?
92 vinyl pressings of Tarzan Boy are listed here, from 31 countries, released between 1984 and 1987.
When was Tarzan Boy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Australia & New Zealand, Greece, Guatemala, Philippines. One of them is Columbia DO-1627.
How do I tell if my copy of Tarzan Boy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DO-1627, 052-1186926, 4667) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DO 1627 A and DO 1627 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tarzan Boy 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.
