UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE T 217
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
JIVE (T) 217 A2 TOWNHOUSERunout side A
JIVE T 217 B4Runout side B
Vinyl pressings
Blame It On The Boogie
by Big Fun · 1989
21 pressings12 countriesDiscoElectronic
Blame It On The Boogie 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 Blame It On The Boogie
20 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 11 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE 217
- Format
- 7", Single · Silver plastic injection-moulded labels
- Runout / matrix
JIVE 217 A-1-1-Q1 TOWNHOUSESide 1
JIVE 217 B-1-1-Q1 9 JU 6Side 2
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE R 217
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
JIVE R217 A2 DAMONTRunout side A
JIVE R217 B2 DAMONTRunout side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE 217
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
JIVE 217 A-1 9 JV 6 U TOWNHOUSERunout etched side A, variant 1
JIVE 217 B-3 9 JU 6 DRunout etched side B, variant 1
JIVE 217 A-1 1 9JU6 TOWNHOUSERunout etched side A, variant 2
JIVE 217 B-3 9JU 6 LRunout etched side B, variant 2
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE X 217
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
JIVER217 A2 DAMONTRunout side A
Exp 89/5 ̷J̷I̷V̷E̷T̷ ̷2̷0̷4̷ ̷A̷1̷ DAMONT JIVEX217 A-1 DAMONT UTOPIA MS.Runout side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE 217
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · SNA Pressing
- Runout / matrix
TOWNHOUSE [SNA logo] JIVE 217 A2Runout side A
[SNA logo] JIVE 217 B4Runout side B
JIVE 217 ASide A label
JIVE 217 BSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australasia | RCA ZB43061 / RCA ZB 43061First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Australia | RCA ZT 43062First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Jive ZB43061First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | France | Jive ZB 43061First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Germany | RCA ZB 43062First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Greece | Jive JIVE 2601First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Italy | Jive ZB 43061 / Jive ZB43061First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Mexico | Jive SL 7197First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Spain | Jive 3A ZT 43062 / Jive ZT 43062First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Spain | Jive ZB 43061 / BMG Ariola España ZB 43061First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Jive JIVE T 217First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Jive JIVE 217First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | UK | Jive JIVE R 217First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Jive JIVE 217First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Jive PROMO 23First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Venezuela | Jive 87.00412", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABlame It On The Boogie (PWL Mix)6:30
- B1Blame It On The Boogie (Dub Mix)4:00
- B2Blame It On The Boogie (Instrumental Mix)3:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blame It On The Boogie are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Blame It On The Boogie are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was Blame It On The Boogie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, Australasia, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Jive JIVE T 217.
How do I tell if my copy of Blame It On The Boogie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JIVE T 217, JIVE 217, JIVE R 217, JIVE X 217) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JIVE (T) 217 A2 TOWNHOUSE and JIVE T 217 B4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Blame It On The Boogie 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.