UK
June 1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin BOYR 106
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BOYR 106 A-1U-1-Q2 DRunout A side
BOYR 106 B-1U-1-Q2 DRunout B side
BOYR 106-ALabel A side
BOYR 106-BLabel B side
Vinyl pressings
No Clause 28
by Boy George · 1988
18 pressings9 countriesHouseElectronic
No Clause 28 was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 No Clause 28
16 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 9 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 6, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin BOY 106
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Paper label
- Runout / matrix
BOY 106 A-2U-1-2 DSide A, variant 1
BOY 106 B-1U-1-2 D Townhouse DMMSide B, variant 1
BOY 106 A-1U-1-2 D Townhouse DMMSide A, variant 2
BOY 106 B-1U-1-2 D Townhouse DMMSide B, variant 2
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin BOY 10612Virgin BOY 106-12
- Format
- 12"
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin BOY 106
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver label
- Runout / matrix
BOY 106 A-1U-1-Q1 Townhouse DMM DSide A Stamped and etched
BOY 106 B-1U-1-Q1 Townhouse DMM DSide B Stamped and etched
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin BOY 10613Virgin BOY 106-13
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin BOY 10612 DJVirgin BOY 106 12 DJ
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Pre-release
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australasia | Virgin BOY 10613First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Canada | Virgin VSX 1440First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Europe | Virgin 111 550 / Virgin 111 550-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | Virgin 611 550 / Virgin 611 550-213First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | Virgin 611 723 / Virgin 611 723-213First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Germany | Virgin 61172312", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1988 | Greece | Virgin VG 2115 ZFirst year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Italy | Virgin VINX 214First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Italy | Virgin VIN 45277First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | South Africa | Virgin VS 743First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin BOY 10612 / Virgin BOY 106-12First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin BOY 106First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin BOY 10613 / Virgin BOY 106-13First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin BOY 10612 DJ / Virgin BOY 106 12 DJFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin BOYR 1067", Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 7", Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- ANo Clause 28 (Full Version)6:40
- B1No Clause 28 (Extended 7")6:00
- B2No Clause 28 (Beats)4:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of No Clause 28 are there?
18 vinyl pressings of No Clause 28 are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was No Clause 28 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, Portugal, Australasia, Canada and more. One of them is Virgin BOYR 106, released June 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of No Clause 28 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BOYR 106, BOY 106, BOY 10612, BOY 10613) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BOYR 106 A-1U-1-Q2 D and BOYR 106 B-1U-1-Q2 D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is No Clause 28 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.
