US
1983- Label and catalog number
- In The Mix R & R-1052Reelin & Rockin Records R & R-1052
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
R & R 1052 A ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.Runout side A
R & R 1052 B ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.Runout side B
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Vinyl pressings
B-Boy
by Bon Rock · 1983
13 pressings5 countriesElectroFunkDiscoHip Hop
B-Boy was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 B-Boy
11 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 4 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.
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- In The Mix R & R-1053
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
R & R 1053 A ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.A-side runout
R & R 1053 B ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.B-side runout
R & R-1053-AA-side label
R & R-1053-BB-side label
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- In The Mix R & R-1052Reelin & Rockin Records R & R-1052
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- In The Mix R & R-1053
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
R & R 1053 AA Side Runout Groove
R & R 1053 BB Side Runout Groove
ATLAN STUDIOS D.K.A & B Side Runout Grooves
Australia
1983- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 104231
- Format
- 7"
Australia
1983- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor TDS-187
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | RCA Victor 104231First year7" | 7" |
| 1983 | Australia | RCA Victor TDS-187First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | France | In The Mix 290 074First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | France | In The Mix 100 367First year7" | 7" |
| 1983 | France | In The Mix 100 367First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | France | In The Mix 100367First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | Greece | Minos MI 1502 / Minos MSI 1502First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | US | In The Mix R & R-1052 / Reelin & Rockin Records R & R-1052First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | In The Mix R & R-1052 / Reelin & Rockin Records R & R-1052First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | US | In The Mix R & R-1053First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | In The Mix R & R-1053First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Mexico | RCA Victor SP - 58877", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Mexico | RCA Victor DISCO - TEC 13612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- AB-Boy5:29
- BIt's Alright5:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of B-Boy are there?
13 vinyl pressings of B-Boy are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was B-Boy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, Australia, France, Greece. One of them is In The Mix R & R-1052.
How do I tell if my copy of B-Boy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R & R-1052, R & R-1053, 104231, TDS-187) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R & R 1052 A ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. and R & R 1052 B ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is B-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.