Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPCA 12-6554Epic A 12.6554
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
01-126554-1A-1 ARunout side A stamped
01-126554-1B-1 ARunout side B stamped
01-126554-1Label side A
01-126554-2Label side B
Carly SimonMy New Boyfriend
Vinyl pressings
My New Boyfriend
by Carly Simon · 1985
10 pressings5 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronic
My New Boyfriend was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 My New Boyfriend
10 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic A-6554
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic TA 6554Epic TA6554
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
TA 6554 A1Runout (Etched) Side A
TA 6554 B1Runout (Etched) Side B
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic A 6554Epic A6554
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic 49-05277
- Format
- 12"
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-05596
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Epic ES 1079First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Australia | Epic ES 1079First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Europe | Epic EPCA 12-6554 / Epic A 12.6554First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Europe | Epic A-6554First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Spain | EpicFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | Epic TA 6554 / Epic TA6554First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Epic A 6554 / Epic A6554First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | US | Epic 49-05277First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | US | Epic 34-05596First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | US | Epic 34-05596First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AMy New Boyfriend3:58
- BThe Wives Are In Connecticut4:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of My New Boyfriend are there?
10 vinyl pressings of My New Boyfriend are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was My New Boyfriend first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Epic EPCA 12-6554.
How do I tell if my copy of My New Boyfriend is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPCA 12-6554, A-6554, TA 6554, A 6554) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 01-126554-1A-1 A and 01-126554-1B-1 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is My New Boyfriend 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.
