UK
June 22, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Hardback BOSS 4
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · Picture Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
* BOSS-4 A-1 * 1 MT DAMONTSide A etched
* BOSS-4 B-1 * 1 MT DAMONTSide B etched
Vinyl pressings
Jive Talkin'
by Boogie Box High · 1987
28 pressings13 countriesDiscoElectronicPop
Jive Talkin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Jive Talkin'
28 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 13 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
June 22, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Hardback 7 BOSS 4
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7.BOSS.4.A.1 ✳ F ^ MT.1 L18890 DAMONTRunout, etched, side A
7.BOSS.4.B-1 ✳ 2 MT.DAMONT L 18891Runout, etched, side B
UK
June 22, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Hardback BOSS 4Hardback 4
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · Company Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
✳ BOSS-4.A-I ✳ [Sideways '1'] MT. [Upside-down 'DAMONT'] [Sideways 'AP']Runout hand-etched side A
✳ BOSS-4.B-I ✳ [Sideways '1'] MT. [Upside-down 'DAMONT'] [Sideways 'K']Runout hand-etched side B
UK
June 22, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Hardback 7 BOSS 4
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
✳ 7.BOSS.4.A.1 ✳ MT. DAMONTRunout, etched, side A
✳ 7 BOSS 4 B-1 ✳ MT DAMONTRunout, etched, side B
Germany
July 1987- Label and catalog number
- Sonet INT 127.119
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
DM B-8919 A-1/7-87Runout side A
DM B-8919 B-1/7-87Runout side B
B-8919 ALabel side A
B-8919 BLabel side B
Germany
July 1987- Label and catalog number
- Sonet INT 127.119
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Marbled, Pink
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | Possum Records TDS 404 / Priority Records TDS 404First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | Australia | Possum Records TDS 404 / Priority Records TDS 404First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Belgium | Sonet SNTX 127842First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Belgium | Sonet SON 7842First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Belgium | Sonet SNTX 127842First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Benelux | Sonet SON 7842First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | France | Sonet 80328First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | France | Hardback Ltd. 90350 / Sonet 90350First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Germany | Sonet INT 112.139First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Germany | Sonet INT 127.122First year12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1987 | Germany | Sonet INT 112.139First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Greece | Virgin VG-2093Z / Mute VG-2093ZFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Italy | Ricordi SIR 20234First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Italy | Ricordi International SIRX 20234First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Portugal | World 507499 / Edisom, Lda. 507499First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AJive Talkin'3:40
- BRhythm Talkin' (Part 1)3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jive Talkin' are there?
28 vinyl pressings of Jive Talkin' are listed here, from 13 countries.
When was Jive Talkin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, Germany, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Hardback BOSS 4, released June 22, 1987.
How do I tell if my copy of Jive Talkin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BOSS 4, 7 BOSS 4, INT 127.119, TDS 404) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, * BOSS-4 A-1 * 1 MT DAMONT and * BOSS-4 B-1 * 1 MT DAMONT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Jive Talkin' 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.