Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Hansa 112 466
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
020 DS 112466 A-1 FAR IIRun-out groove - Side A
020 DS 112466 B-1 IIRun-out groove - Side B
S 112 466 ALabel side A
S 112 466 BLabel side B
Boney M.The Summer Mega Mix (PWL Remixes)
Vinyl pressings
The Summer Mega Mix (PWL Remixes)
by Boney M. · 1989
11 pressings5 countriesDiscoElectronic
The Summer Mega Mix (PWL Remixes) was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 The Summer Mega Mix (PWL Remixes)
10 pressings came out in 1989, 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
August 29, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 112 497Hansa 112 497
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1̶1̶2̶4̶6̶6̶ A1 112497 A1 POUNDA UTOPIARunout side A
1̶1̶2̶4̶6̶6̶ B1 112497 B1Runout side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Hansa 612 497
- Format
- 12"
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Hansa 612 497 DJ
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
612497 A1 6̶1̶2̶4̶6̶6̶ A1 POUNDA UTOPIASide 1
612497 B1 6̶1̶2̶4̶6̶6̶ B1Side 2
Canada
1989- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 612 466
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
France
1989- Label and catalog number
- Hansa 612 487
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
DM 612 466 A-3 /7 - 89Side A
DM 612 466 B-1 /7 - 89Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Canada | Ariola 612 466First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Hansa 112 466First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | France | Hansa 612 487First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | France | Hansa 112 487First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | France | Hansa 112487First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Germany | Hansa 612 466First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Germany | Hansa 612 466First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Hansa 612 497First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | UK | Hansa 612 497 DJFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Ariola 112 497 / Hansa 112 497First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | France | Not On Label (Boney M.) BM212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc |
Tracklist
- The Summer Mega Mix
- BThe Calendar Song (January, February, March)2:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Summer Mega Mix (PWL Remixes) are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Summer Mega Mix (PWL Remixes) are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1989 and 2010.
When was The Summer Mega Mix (PWL Remixes) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Europe, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Hansa 112 466.
How do I tell if my copy of The Summer Mega Mix (PWL Remixes) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 112 466, 112 497, 612 497, 612 497 DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 020 DS 112466 A-1 FAR II and 020 DS 112466 B-1 II. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Summer Mega Mix (PWL Remixes) 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.
