Vinyl pressings
by Bee Gees · 1976
Boogie Child was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
15 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 7 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.
RS.867·76·NP-1933-S-CPX STERLINGRunout Side A
RS-867·76·NP-1930-S-CP XX STERLINGRunout Side B
76 NP 1933 SLabel Side A
76 NP 1930 SLabel Side B
RS-867-76-NP-1933-S-CS 1C [STERLING]Side A, Scribed [Stamped]
RS-867-76-NP-1930-S-CS 1C [STERLING] SSide B, Scribed [Stamped]
76 NP 1933Side A, Label
76 NP 1930Side B, Label
76 NP 1933A Side Label
76 NP 1930B Side Label
RS-867-76-NP-1933-S-PRC-1-1-1 PRCSide A
RS-867-76-NP-1930-S-PRC-1-1-1 PRCSide B
RS-867-76-NP-1933-S-CS 1C [STERLING]Side A, Scribed [Stamped]
RS-867-76-NP-1930-S-CS 1A [STERLING] SSide B, Scribed [Stamped]
76 NP 1933Side A, Label
76 NP 1930Side B, Label
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Belgium | RSO 2090 221First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | Canada | RSO RS 867First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | Canada | RSO RS 867First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Canada | RSO RS 867First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Jamaica | RSO RS 867First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Japan | RSO DWQ 6033First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Netherlands | RSO 2090 221First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | Philippines | RSO RSO-873-026First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Philippines | RSO RSO-873-026First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | RSO RS 867First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | RSO RS 867First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | RSO RS 867First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1976 | US | RSO RS 867First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1976 | US | RSO RS 867First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1976 | US | RSO RS 867First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
17 vinyl pressings of Boogie Child are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, Belgium, Canada, Jamaica and more. One of them is RSO RS 867.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RS 867, 2090 221, RSO-873-026, DWQ 6033) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RS.867·76·NP-1933-S-CPX STERLING and RS-867·76·NP-1930-S-CP XX STERLING. 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.
