Vinyl pressings
by Boney M. · 1982
The Carnival Is Over / Going Back West was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
18 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 14 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.
600633 A-4Runout, variant 1, side A
600633 B-4 IIRunout, variant 1, side B
600633 A-3Runout, variant 2, side A
600633 B-1Runout, variant 2, side B
104 475 A-4Runout Side A - Variant 1
104 475 B-10Runout Side B - Variant 1
104 475 A-5Runout Side A - Variant 2
104 475 B-9Runout Side B - Variant 2
020 104 475 A-4 Made in GermanyVar. 1, side A
020 104 475 B-4 Made in GermanyVar. 1, side B
020 104 475 A-4 Made in GermanyVar. 2, side A
020 104 475 B-5 Made in GermanyVar. 2, side B
A9973 AI : W1 FI RME 1-M(7899 72-7 A-1 is scratched over)
A9973 B1 W-1 FI W-L RME(7899 72 7 B-1 is scratched over)
020 104 475 A-3 Made in GermanyRunout side A - variant 1
020 104 475 B-6 Made in GermanyRunout side B - variant 1
020 104 475 A-4 Made in GermanyRunout side A - variant 2
020 104 475 B-7 Made in GermanyRunout side B - variant 2
BONEY M [SNB logo] 13004 B A̷ 2Side 1
BONEY M [SNB logo] 13004 B̷1̷ A 1Side 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Canada | Atlantic 98 99737First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Canada | Atlantic 98 99737First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | Ecuador | Fadisa Fabrica De Discos S.A. 110482-1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Germany | Hansa 104 475 / Hansa 104 475-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Greece | Music-Box M. BOX 10111First year7" | 7" |
| 1982 | Madagascar | Carrere 13004 / Disques Carrere 13004First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Mexico | Hansa S-747 / Hansa International S-747First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | New Zealand | WEA 2899737First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Zimbabwe | Gallo PD 2071First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | Europe | Hansa 104 475 / Hansa 104 475-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | France | Carrere 13.004First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Germany | Hansa 600 633-213 / Hansa International 600 633First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | Germany | Hansa International 104 475-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Germany | Hansa International 104 4757", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1982 | Scandinavia | Ariola ARI 8228First year7" | 7" |
19 vinyl pressings of The Carnival Is Over / Going Back West are listed here, from 14 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Germany, UK, Europe, France and more. One of them is Hansa 600 633-213, released June 1982.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 600 633-213, 104 475-100, 104 475, A 9973) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 600633 A-4 and 600633 B-4 II. 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.
