UK
1994- Label and catalog number
- Motown 530 431-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DFI 948 530431 1 A1Side A Stamped
DFI 948 530431 1 B1Side B Stamped
530 431-1Both Side On Label
Boyz II MenII
Vinyl pressings
II
by Boyz II Men · 1994
14 pressings7 countriesContemporary R&BSoulBalladFunk / Soul
II was first pressed on vinyl in 1994. 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 II
7 pressings came out in 1994, the album's first year, in 6 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.
US
1994- Label and catalog number
- Motown 314540323-2
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1994- Label and catalog number
- Motown 314 530 323-1Motown 314530323-1
- Format
- LP, Promo
- Runout / matrix
31453 0323-1A KPG 1-1 [SRC logo]Side A runout
31453 0323-1B KPG 1-1 [SRC logo]Side B runout
South Korea
August 31, 1994- Label and catalog number
- Motown 530 431-1Motown RW 3629
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Brazil
1994- Label and catalog number
- Motown 530 431-1Polygram 530 431-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1994- Label and catalog number
- Motown 530 431-1
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1990s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Brazil | Motown 530 431-1 / Polygram 530 431-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1994 | Europe | Motown 530 431-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1994 | UK | Motown 530 431-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1994 | US | Motown 314 530 323-1 / Motown 314530323-1First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | US | Motown 314540323-2First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1994 | Zimbabwe | ZMC STARL 6127First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1994 | South Korea | Motown 530 431-1 / Motown RW 3629First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Unknown | Motown 00602547967862LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 2016 | US | Motown B0025089-01LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | US | Motown B0025089-01LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | Europe | Motown 00602547924339LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2018 | UK | Motown B0025089-01LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | US | Motown B0038516-01LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Motown 314530323-2LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Thank You4:34
- A2All Around The World4:56
- A3Vibin'4:27
- A4I Sit Away4:34
- A5Jezzebel6:06
- B1Khalil (Interlude)1:41
- B2Trying Times5:23
- B3I'll Make Love To You4:07
- B4On Bended Knee5:29
- B550 Candles5:06
- B6Water Runs Dry3:21
- B7Yesterday3:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of II are there?
14 vinyl pressings of II are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1994 and 2023.
When was II first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1994, in UK, US, South Korea, Brazil and more. One of them is Motown 530 431-1.
How do I tell if my copy of II is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 530 431-1, 314540323-2, 314 530 323-1, STARL 6127) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DFI 948 530431 1 A1 and DFI 948 530431 1 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is II 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.
