UK
June 1982- Label and catalog number
- London Records NANX 2
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · PRS Pressing
- Runout / matrix
LONX 1 0 A//1▽420 P 1 1 tone 3Runout Side A
LONX 1 0 B//1▽420 P 1 1 4Runout Side B
ZPDR65020Label Side A
ZPDR65021Label Side B
Vinyl pressings
Shy Boy
by Bananarama · 1982
40 pressings15 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Shy Boy was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Shy Boy
32 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 13 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.
UK
June 1982- Label and catalog number
- London Records NANA 2
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper labels
- Runout / matrix
NANA 2 Ai DAMONT toneA-side runout, Variant 1
NANA 2 Bi DAMONT ASB-side runout, Variant 1
NANA 2 A1 DAMONT AI tone LON 10A1A-side runout, Variant 2
NANA 2B1 LON 10 B1 DAMONT KEB-side runout, Variant 2
UK
June 1982- Label and catalog number
- London Records NANA 2
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
NANA 2 L̶O̶N̶ ̶1̶0̶ A//1∇ 420 P toneA-side runout
NANA 2 B//2∇ 420 PB-side runout
ZPDR65018A-side label
ZPDR65019B-side label
UK
June 1982- Label and catalog number
- London Records NANX 2
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · Damont Pressing
- Runout / matrix
NANX 2-A2 \ 1 DAMONTRunout etched side A
NANX 2-B2 1 DAMONTRunout etched side B
ZPDR65020Label Side A
ZPDR65021Label Side B
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- London Records NANPD 2
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- London Records NANA 2
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Carrier Bag
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 40 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s40 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Liberation Records LS 800First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Australia | Liberation Records LS-800First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Canada | Mercury MSX 76178First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Canada | Mercury MS 76178First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | France | Decca 290 020First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | France | Decca 100.259First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | France | Decca 100.259First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress, Stereo, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1982 | Germany | Mercury 6400 681First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Mercury 6198 593First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Ireland | Deram NANA 2First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Ireland | Deram NANA 2First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Netherlands | London Records 6198 575First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Netherlands | London Records 6198 575First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mispress | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mispress |
| 1982 | Netherlands | London Records 6198 575First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress, Stereo |
| 1982 | New Zealand | Liberation Records LS 800First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AShy Boy3:15
- BDon't Call Us...3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shy Boy are there?
40 vinyl pressings of Shy Boy are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was Shy Boy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, Japan, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is London Records NANX 2, released June 1982.
How do I tell if my copy of Shy Boy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NANX 2, NANA 2, NANPD 2, SO7P1009) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LONX 1 0 A//1▽420 P 1 1 tone 3 and LONX 1 0 B//1▽420 P 1 1 4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shy 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.
