US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy F-9634
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
Boys Town GangA Cast Of Thousands
Vinyl pressings
A Cast Of Thousands
by Boys Town Gang · 1984
14 pressings10 countriesHi NRGDiscoElectronic
A Cast Of Thousands was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 A Cast Of Thousands
12 pressings came out in 1984, 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Rich And Famous Records RNF 7260
- Format
- LP
Japan
December 16, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Victor VIL-6140
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia & New Zealand
1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor VPL1 6697
- Format
- LP, Album
Hong Kong
1984- Label and catalog number
- Total Records BTG-251
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Mexico
1984- Label and catalog number
- Rich And Famous Records GX01 01389Gamma GX01 01389
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
G X 0 1 1 3 8 9 A 1 UStamped side A
BTG-251-B2 SLm Δ 7337-X 1-Etched side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia & New Zealand | RCA Victor VPL1 6697First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Hong Kong | Total Records BTG-251First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Mexico | Rich And Famous Records GX01 01389 / Gamma GX01 01389First yearLP | LP |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RHR 5096First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RHR 5096First yearLP, Promo, White Label · Promo | LP, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RHR 5096First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | South Africa | Fantasy WIC 8018First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Spain | Hispavox 160 195First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | UK | Rich And Famous Records RNF 7260First yearLP | LP |
| 1984 | US | Fantasy F-9634First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | Victor VIL-6140First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | Victor VIL-6140First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Brazil | Copacabana 12.894 / Dollar DLP 12.894LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Brazil | Dollar DLP 12.894LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1A Good Man (Is Hard To Find)6:26
- A2Brand New Me / In And Out Of Love8:28
- A3(Here I Am) Waiting For You4:28
- A4I Just Can't Help Believing5:24
- Dance Trance Medley
- B2Yester-me, Yester-you, Yesterday5:18
- B3When Will I See You Again5:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Cast Of Thousands are there?
14 vinyl pressings of A Cast Of Thousands are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1984 and 1986.
When was A Cast Of Thousands first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, UK, Japan, Australia & New Zealand and more. One of them is Fantasy F-9634.
How do I tell if my copy of A Cast Of Thousands is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F-9634, RNF 7260, VIL-6140, VPL1 6697) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Cast Of Thousands 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.
