France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6400 739
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
003 6400739 1 380 POLYGRAMSide A runout stamp
003 6400739 2 380 POLYGRAMSide B runout stamp
6400 739 1Side A label
6400 739 2Side B label
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Vinyl pressings
Nature Boy
by Central Line · 1982
21 pressings10 countriesSoulDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Nature Boy was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Nature Boy
3 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year. 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6400 739
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
003 6400739 1 380 POLYGRAMRunout side 1
003 6400739 2 380 POLYGRAMRunout side 2
6400 739 1Label side 1
6400 739 2Label side 2
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6059 600
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
003 6059600 1 380 POLYGRAM B A 3
B 003 6059600 2 380 POLYGRAM A 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | France | Mercury 6400 739First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | France | Mercury 6400 739First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | France | Mercury 6059 600First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Mercury 6059 6007" | 7" |
| 1983 | Germany | Mercury 6400 76812", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Mercury 6400 76812", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Ireland | Mercury MER 1317", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Jamaica | Mercury 6059 6007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Japan | Mercury 7PP-987", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Japan | Mercury 7PP-987", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Mercury 6400 76812", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Mercury 6059 6007", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Portugal | Mercury 60596007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | South Africa | Mercury SV 001712", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Spain | Polydor 810 901-112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Spain | Polydor 810 900-77", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- ANature Boy (Full Version)6:47
- B1Nature Boy ('83 Mix)6:23
- B2You've Said Enough3:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nature Boy are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Nature Boy are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was Nature Boy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in France. One of them is Mercury 6400 739.
How do I tell if my copy of Nature Boy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6400 739, 6059 600) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 003 6400739 1 380 POLYGRAM and 003 6400739 2 380 POLYGRAM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Nature 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.
