Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Teldec 6.20443
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Orange
Bolland & BollandThe Boat
Vinyl pressings
The Boat
by Bolland & Bolland · 1985
12 pressings3 countriesDiscoSynth-popElectronicPop
The Boat was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 The Boat
9 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- TELDEC 6.20502
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Orange Transparent
- Runout / matrix
6.20502-01-1Label A
6.20502-01-2Label B
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- TELDEC 6.14377TELDEC 6.14377 AC
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
C 6.14 377-01-1Runout side A
C 6.14 377-01-2Runout side B
6.14377-01-1Label side A
6.14377-01-2Label side B
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- TELDEC 6.20443TELDEC 6.20443 AE
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
[S in a circle] [Sideways '0'] c-6 ,20 443-01-1Runout stamped side A
[S in a circle] [Sideways '0'] c-6 ,20 443-01-2Runout stamped side B
6.20443-01-1Label side A
6.20443-01-2Label side B
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- TELDEC 6.14445TELDEC 6.14445 AC
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
C-6.14 445-01-1 BNRunout side A
C-6.14 445-01-2 BNRunout side B
6.14445-01-1Label side A
6.14445-01-2Label side B
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- TELDEC 6.14475
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
റ c-6,14 475-01-1Runout A, stamped
റ c-6,14 475-01-2Runout B, stamped
BNRunout A&B, etched
6.14475-01-1Label A
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Germany | Teldec 6.20443First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | Germany | TELDEC 6.20502First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | Germany | TELDEC 6.14377 / TELDEC 6.14377 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | TELDEC 6.20443 / TELDEC 6.20443 AEFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Germany | TELDEC 6.14445 / TELDEC 6.14445 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | TELDEC 6.14475First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Teldec 6.20443First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | Germany | TELDEC 6.144757", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | Italy | F1 Team P 7625First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Italy | F1 Team DM 9630First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Greece | Mercury 884761-1 / PolyGram 884761-112" | 12" |
| 1986 | Greece | Mercury 884761-1 / PolyGram 884761-112", White Label | 12", White Label |
Tracklist
- AThe Boat6:40
- B1A Bordo (Italian Version)4:10
- B2Le Bateau (French Version)4:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Boat are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Boat are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was The Boat first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Germany, Italy. One of them is Teldec 6.20443.
How do I tell if my copy of The Boat is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6.20443, 6.20502, 6.14377, 6.14445) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Boat 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.
