Germany
September 1981- Label and catalog number
- Hansa International 203 888-320
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
020 203 888 A-2variation 1
020 203 888 B-1variation 1
020 203 888 A-5variation 2
020 203 888 B-5variation 2
Vinyl pressings
Boonoonoonoos
by Boney M. · 1981
55 pressings34 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Boonoonoonoos was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Boonoonoonoos
49 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 30 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
September 1, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Hansa 203 888Hansa International 203 888-320
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
203 888 A-13Runout Side 1 (Var. 1)
203 888 B-13Runout Side 2 (Var. 1)
203 888 A-11 II Made in GermanyRunout Side 1 (Var. 2)
203 888 B-13 020 Made In GermanyRunout Side 2 (Var. 2)
Germany
November 1, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Hansa 203 888Hansa International 203 888-320
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Half-Speed Mastered
- Runout / matrix
203 888 A-13Runout side A, variant 1
203 888 B-13Runout side B, variant 1
203 888 A-11Runout side A, variant 2
203 888 A-12Runout side B, variant 2
Germany
November 1, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Hansa 203 888Hansa International 203 888-320
- Format
- LP, Album · Half-Speed Mastered
- Runout / matrix
203 888 A-8 Made in GermanyRunout Side 1 (Variation 1)
020 203 888 B-3 Made in GermanyRunout Side 2 (Variation 1)
020 203 888 A-9 Made in GermanyRunout Side 1 (Variation 2) (2x, 1x normal, 1x mirror-inverted)
020 203 888 B-9 II Made in GermanyRunout Side 2 (Variation 2)
Germany
November 1, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Hansa International 203 888-320
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
020 203 888 A-9 Made in Germanyvariant 1 runout side A (2x etched, 1x normal, 1x mirror-inverted; stamped)
020 203 888 B-8 Made in Germanyvariant 1 runout side B (etched; stamped)
203 888-ALabel
203 888-BLabel
Germany
November 1, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 203 888Hansa International 203 888-320
- Format
- LP, Album · Half-Speed Mastered
- Runout / matrix
203 888 A-13Side A
203 888 B-13Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 55 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s53 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Atlantic SD 365798First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Bolivia | RCA Victor RLP - 091First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Brazil | Ariola 203 888First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Canada | Atlantic XMS 5798First yearLP, Album, Misprint | LP, Album, Misprint |
| 1981 | Canada | Atlantic XMS 5798First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | El Salvador | RCA Victor CA-1501 / Dicesa CA-1501First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1981 | Finland | Ariola 204 116First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | France | Carrere 67.815First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | Hansa 203 888 / Hansa International 203 888-320First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | Hansa 203 888-320 / Hansa International 203 888First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Greece | Music-Box 40155 / Music-Box SMB 40155First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Greece | Music-Box SMB 40155 / Music-Box M. BOX 40155First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | India | Polydor 2311 120First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Italy | Durium DAI 30384 / Durium Marche Estere D. AI 30-384First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Jamaica | Dynamic Sounds DY 3413First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Europe | Sony Music 8985409221LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Turkey | Türküola 203 888-320LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Boonoonoonoos4:37
- Medley
- A3Silly Confusion7:12
- A4Ride To Agadir5:09
- A5Jimmy3:52
- A6African Moon2:50
- B1We Kill The World (Don't Kill The World)6:28
- B2Homeland Africa (Ship Ahoy)4:20
- B3Malaika2:48
- B4Consuela Biaz3:50
- B5Breakaway3:45
- B6Sad Movies3:22
- B7Goodbye My Friend5:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Boonoonoonoos are there?
55 vinyl pressings of Boonoonoonoos are listed here, from 34 countries, released between 1981 and 2017.
When was Boonoonoonoos first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Germany, UK, Argentina, France and more. One of them is Hansa International 203 888-320, released September 1981.
How do I tell if my copy of Boonoonoonoos is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 203 888-320, 203 888, 301 850-570, K50852) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 020 203 888 A-2 and 020 203 888 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Boonoonoonoos 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.
