Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- Hansa 112 997
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
020 DS 112 997 A-2 IIRunout side A
020 DS 112 997 B-2 IIRunout side B
Boney M.Stories
Vinyl pressings
Stories
by Boney M. · 1990
13 pressings6 countriesPop RapDiscoElectronicHip Hop
Stories was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Stories
12 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 5 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.
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 612 997
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
612 997 A-3Side A runout variant 1
612 997 B-2Side B runout variant 1
612 997 A-3 JSide A runout variant 2
612 997 B-2 FSide B runout variant 2
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 112 997
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
112 997 A-2 BRunout etched side A
112 997 B-2 L 25699 ERunout etched side B
112 997ALabel side A
112 997BLabel side B
Ecuador
1990- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 829-1013
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
S-11923-ARI-12-45label, side A
S-11924-ARI-12-45label, side B
Ecuador
1990- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 829-1013
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1990- Label and catalog number
- Hansa 612 997
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
S 612 997 A-1A - variant 1, runout etching
S 612 997 B-2B - variant 1, runout etching
S 612 997 A-B1A - variant 2, runout etching, "B" cancelled
S 612 997 B-2 IIB - variant 2, runout etching
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.
1990s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Ecuador | Ariola 829-1013First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Ecuador | Ariola 829-1013First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Hansa 112 997First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | France | Not On Label 112 9977", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1990 | Germany | Hansa 612 997First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Germany | Hansa 612 997First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Germany | Not On LabelFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Germany | Hansa 612 997First year12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Maxi-Single, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Maxi-Single, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1990 | Germany | Hansa 612 997First year12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Maxi-Single, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Maxi-Single, White Label |
| 1990 | Spain | Hansa 112 997First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Spain | Hansa 3A 612 997First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | UK | Ariola 612 997First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Ariola 112 997First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AStories (Radio Mix)4:16
- BRumours (Instrumental)3:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stories are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Stories are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Stories first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in Europe, UK, Ecuador, Germany and more. One of them is Hansa 112 997.
How do I tell if my copy of Stories is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 112 997, 612 997, 829-1013, 3A 612 997) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 020 DS 112 997 A-2 II and 020 DS 112 997 B-2 II. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Stories 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.
