France
1984- Label and catalog number
- London Records 820 091-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
261 820091 7 // 1 DA 380 POLYGRAMStamped on runout area side A
261 820091 7 B POLYGRAMStamped on runout area side B
Vinyl pressings
Smalltown Boy
by Bronski Beat · 1984
65 pressings21 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Smalltown Boy 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 Smalltown Boy
52 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 18 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.
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- London Records 820 996-1
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
261 8209961 A POLYGRAM B13A-Side run-out, pressed
261 8209961 B POLYGRAM 820 996 1 A17B-Side run-out, pressed
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- London Records 820 091-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
261 820091 7 // 1 DA 380 POLYGRAM B A25Runout side A
261 820091 7 B POLYGRAM B B7Runout side B
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- London Records 820 091-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
261 8200917 A POLYGRAMRunout side A, variant 1
261 8200917 B POLYGRAMRunout side B, variant 1
B 261 8200917 A POLYGRAM A2Runout side A, variant 2
B 261 8200917 B POLYGRAM A7Runout side B, variant 2
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Forbidden Fruit BITEX 1Forbidden Fruit 820 996-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BITEX 1 A // 2 ∇ 420 1 1 R LONDONGAYSWITCHBOARD 01-837-7324 (24 HRS)Run-out, side A. Var. 1
BITEX 1 B // 1 ∇ 420 RRun-out, side B. Var 1
BITEX 1 A // 1 ∇ 420 1 1 R LONDONGAYSWITCHBOARD 01-837-7324 (24 HRS)Run-out, side A. Var. 2
BITEX 1 B // 1 ∇ 420 RRun-out, side B. Var 2
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Forbidden Fruit BITE 1Forbidden Fruit 820 091-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
BITE 1 A // 2 ∇ 420 R 1 2Stamped runout, side A, variant 1
BITE 1 B // 2 ∇ 420 R 2 5Stamped runout, side B, variant 1
BITE 1 A // 2 ∇ 420 R 1 6Stamped runout, side A, variant 2
BITE 1 B // 2 ∇ 420 R 1 6Stamped runout, side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 65 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s55 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australasia | London Records 820 996-1First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1984 | Australia | London Records 820 091-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Canada | London Records LDSPX 215First year12", Limited Edition, Single · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", Limited Edition, Single · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1984 | Canada | London Records LDSX 215First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Canada | London Records LDS 215First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | France | London Records 820 091-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | France | London Records 820 996-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | France | London Records 820 091-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | London Records 820 091-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Metronome 820 996-1 / Metronome 820 996-1 MEFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Metronome 820 091-7 / Metronome 820 091-7 MEFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Greece | London Records DL 13057 / Forbidden Fruit BITEX 4First year12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | Greece | London Records DL 13057 / Forbidden Fruit BITEX 1First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Ireland | Forbidden Fruit BITE 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Italy | London Records 820 996-1 / London Records (820 996-1)First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
1990s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Australia | London Records 869 282-7 / Polydor 869 282-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Europe | London Records 869283-1 / London Records 869 283-112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | London Records 869 282-7 / London Records LON 2877", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Europe | London Records JSDJ 2877", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | London Records LONX 287 / London Records 869 283-112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | London Records LONXDJ 28712", 45 RPM, Advance, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Advance, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | London Records LONP 287 / London Records 869288.77", 45 RPM, Shape, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Special Edition · Limited, Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Special Edition · Limited, Picture disc |
| 1991 | UK | London Records LON 287 / London Records 869282 · 77", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Europe | London Records LMS552126812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Remastered · Limited, Picture disc | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Remastered · Limited, Picture disc |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | UK | London Records LMS1725199 / London Records 50610172519967", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Special Edition · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Special Edition · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- ASmalltown Boy5:01
- BMemories3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Smalltown Boy are there?
65 vinyl pressings of Smalltown Boy are listed here, from 21 countries, released between 1984 and 2024.
When was Smalltown Boy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in France, UK, US, Australasia and more. One of them is London Records 820 091-7.
How do I tell if my copy of Smalltown Boy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 820 091-7, 820 996-1, BITEX 1, BITE 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 261 820091 7 // 1 DA 380 POLYGRAM and 261 820091 7 B POLYGRAM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Smalltown Boy 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.
