US
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-9734
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Carolyn FranklinBoxer
Vinyl pressings
Boxer
by Carolyn Franklin · 1969
10 pressings8 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Boxer was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Boxer
8 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 7 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 47-9734
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
June 1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor RCA 1851
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XPKM 4506Label side A
XPKM 4507Label side B
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA 47-9734
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 49.596
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono
Japan
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA SS-1895
- 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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | RCA 47-9734First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | France | RCA Victor 49.596First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Japan | RCA SS-1895First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Spain | RCA Victor 3-10408First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | Trinidad & Tobago | RCA Victor 47-9734First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | US | RCA Victor 47-9734First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1969 | US | RCA Victor 47-9734First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | UK | RCA Victor RCA 1851First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor 47-97347", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor 47-97347", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABoxer2:35
- BI Don't Want To Lose You2:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Boxer are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Boxer are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Boxer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is RCA Victor 47-9734.
How do I tell if my copy of Boxer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 47-9734, RCA 1851, 49.596, SS-1895) 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 Boxer 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.