Vinyl pressings
by Boney M. · 1977
Belfast / Plantation Boy was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
47 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 21 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.
11537 A-1/77S Made in GermanyRunout A, variant 1
11537 B-1/77S Made in GermanyRunout B, variant 1
11537 A-1/77S II Made in GermanyRunout A, variant 2
11537 B-1/77S II Made in GermanyRunout B, variant 2
002 11537 A-1/77S M̷a̷d̷e̷ ̷i̷n̷ ̷G̷e̷r̷m̷a̷n̷y Manufactured in GermanyRunout A, stamped Var. 1
002 11537 B-1/77SRunout B, stamped Var. 1
002 11537 A-1/77S M̷a̷d̷e̷ ̷i̷n̷ ̷G̷e̷r̷m̷a̷n̷y Manufactured in GermanyRunout A, stamped Var. 2
002 11537 B-1/77S Manufactured in GermanyRunout B, stamped Var. 2
002 11537 A-1/77S M̷a̷d̷e̷ ̷i̷n̷ ̷G̷e̷r̷m̷a̷n̷y Manufactured in GermanyRunout side A
002 11537 B-1/77S Manufactured in GermanyRunout side B
S 11 537 ALabel side A
S 11 537 BLabel side B
002 11537 A-1/77S M̷a̷d̷e̷ ̷i̷n̷ ̷G̷e̷r̷m̷a̷n̷y̷ Manufactured in GermanySide A
002 11537 B-1/77S Manufactured in GermanySide B
S 11 537 ALabel side A
S 11 537 BLabel side B
11537 A-1/77S IIRunout side A, variant 1
11537 B-1/77S IIRunout side B, variant 1
11537 A-1/77S Made in GermanyRunout side A, variant 2
11537 B-1/77S Made in GermanyRunout side B, variant 2
11537 A-1/77S IIRunout side A - variant 1
11537 B-1/77S IIRunout side B - variant 1
11537 A-1/77S Made in GermanyRunout side A - variant 2
11537 B-1/77S Made in GermanyRunout side B - variant 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Argentina | RCA 41A-2911First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Australia | Atlantic 45-1735First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Austria | Hansa International 11 537 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Austria | Hansa International 11 537 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Belgium | Hansa 11 537 AT / Hansa AT 11.537yFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Belgium | Hansa 11 537 AT / Hansa AT 11.537yFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Belgium | Hansa 11 537 AT / Hansa AT 11.537yFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Belgium | Hansa 11 537 AT / Hansa AT 11.537yFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Belgium | Hansa 11 537 AT / Hansa AT 11.537yFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | El Salvador | RCA CA-10242First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | France | Carrere 49.317 / Hansa Records 49.317First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | Hansa Records 49.317 / Carrere 49.317First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Germany | Hansa 11 537 AT / Hansa International 11 537 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Hansa International 11 537 AT / Hansa 11 537 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Hansa International 11 537 AT / Hansa 11 537 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Madagascar | Carrere 49.317 / Hansa 49.3177", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
54 vinyl pressings of Belfast / Plantation Boy are listed here, from 25 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Germany, UK, South Africa, Argentina and more. One of them is Hansa International 11 537 AT, released September 19, 1977.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 11 537 AT, K 11020, PD 1481, 41A-2911) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 11537 A-1/77S Made in Germany and 11537 B-1/77S Made in Germany. 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.
