Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- Deram DM 317
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZDR-48288 S-II Manufactured in GermanyRunout side A
ZDR-48290 S-II Manufactured in GermanyRunout side B
ZDR 48 288Label side A
ZDR 48 290Label side B
Brotherhood Of ManThis Boy
Vinyl pressings
This Boy
by Brotherhood Of Man · 1970
10 pressings7 countriesSoft RockEasy ListeningPopRock
This Boy was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 This Boy
9 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
Germany
1970- Label and catalog number
- Deram DM 317
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
UK
November 1970- Label and catalog number
- Deram DM 317
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
DR-48288-TI-ICRunout Side A
DR-42290-TI-ICRunout Side B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Deram 45-85070
- Format
- 7"
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Deram DM 317
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
DR-48288-T1-1CRunout Side A
DR-42290-T1-1CRunout Side B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Deram DEM-85070
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
DR 48288-1 TIIIA-side runout
DR 48288A-side label
DR 48290B-side label
DR 48290-1 TIII
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | Deram DM. 85070First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Germany | Deram DM 317First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | Germany | Deram DM 317First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Netherlands | Deram DM 317First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Deram DM.317First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | UK | Deram DM 317First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Deram 45-85070First year7" | 7" |
| 1970 | US | Deram DEM-85070First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | UK | Deram DM 317First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Uruguay | Deram DM 770887", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThis Boy2:50
- BYou Can Depend On Me2:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of This Boy are there?
10 vinyl pressings of This Boy are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was This Boy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Germany, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is Deram DM 317.
How do I tell if my copy of This Boy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DM 317, 45-85070, DEM-85070, DM. 85070) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZDR-48288 S-II Manufactured in Germany and ZDR-48290 S-II Manufactured in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is This 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.
