UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Penny Farthing PELS 559
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PELS 559-A-1ERunout, side A
PELS 559-B-1ERunout, side B
BlackwellBoogie Down Mess Around
Vinyl pressings
Boogie Down Mess Around
by Blackwell · 1976
10 pressings9 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Boogie Down Mess Around 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Boogie Down Mess Around
8 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.
Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- Penny Farthing PELS 559Penny Farthing MLF 193
- Format
- LP, Album
Belgium
1976- Label and catalog number
- Penny Farthing LPZ 539
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- Penny Farthing Pa 559
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Penny Farthing BBS 2533
- Format
- LP, Album
Mexico
1976- Label and catalog number
- Musart 60388
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | Penny Farthing PELS 559 / Penny Farthing MLF 193First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Belgium | Penny Farthing LPZ 539First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | Penny Farthing Pa 559First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | Penny Farthing PA 559First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1976 | Germany | Penny Farthing BBS 2533First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Mexico | Musart 60388First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Philippines | Penny Farthing PELS 559First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | UK | Penny Farthing PELS 559First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Spain | Penny Farthing BML-006LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Venezuela | Penny Farthing LP-9001LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Boogie Down Mess Around4:40
- A2Put Your Funk Back4:02
- A3That's What It's All About4:12
- A4Move Your Ass Gringo4:04
- B1I Love To See Ya Dancin'4:25
- B2Sneeky3:43
- B3Give It All Ya Got3:50
- B4Let's Boogie3:40
- B5Belly Button4:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Boogie Down Mess Around are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Boogie Down Mess Around are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1976 and 1978.
When was Boogie Down Mess Around first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in UK, Australia, Belgium, Canada and more. One of them is Penny Farthing PELS 559.
How do I tell if my copy of Boogie Down Mess Around is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PELS 559, LPZ 539, Pa 559, BBS 2533) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PELS 559-A-1E and PELS 559-B-1E. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Boogie Down Mess Around 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.