Italy
June 10, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Five FM 13175
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
FM 13175 - 1N 10 ▪ 6 ▪ 87A-Side Run-out Etching
FM 13175 - 2N 10 ▪ 6 ▪ 87B-Side Run-out Etching
FM 13175-AA-Side Label
FM 13175-BB-Side Label
Celeste JohnsonHey Boy
Vinyl pressings
Hey Boy
by Celeste Johnson · 1987
13 pressings7 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Hey Boy was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Hey Boy
13 pressings came out in 1987, 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.
Italy
1987- Label and catalog number
- Five MIX FM 13814
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Germany
March 1987- Label and catalog number
- Bellaphon 120·07·233
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Canada
1987- Label and catalog number
- Power Records PXDJ-1008
- Format
- 12"
Canada
1987- Label and catalog number
- DJ DJ 1008
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
France
1987- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records 885 810-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | Power Records PXDJ-1008First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | Canada | DJ DJ 1008First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | France | Baby Records 885 810-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | France | Baby Records 885 810-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Germany | Bellaphon 100·07·436First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Italy | Five MIX FM 13814First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Netherlands | Taurus Records TSR 3615First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | Spain | Max Music MAX 250First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 8115 / Five BB 8115First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 7115 / Five BB 7115First year7" | 7" |
| 1987 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 8115First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Germany | Bellaphon 120·07·233First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Italy | Five FM 13175First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AHey Boy6:23
- BHey Boy (Instrumental)5:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hey Boy are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Hey Boy are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Hey Boy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Italy, Germany, Canada, France and more. One of them is Five FM 13175, released June 10, 1987.
How do I tell if my copy of Hey Boy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FM 13175, MIX FM 13814, 120·07·233, PXDJ-1008) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FM 13175 - 1N 10 ▪ 6 ▪ 87 and FM 13175 - 2N 10 ▪ 6 ▪ 87. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hey 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.