Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- Aquarius Records AQ6019
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Vinyl pressings
Boy In The Box
by Corey Hart · 1985
23 pressings12 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Boy In The Box 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 Boy In The Box
20 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 12 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- EMI America V-19201
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
V-1-19201-Z1 #1 Precision̲ SM 0Runout A Side Etched/Stamped
V-2-19201-Z1 #1 Precision̲ SM 0Runout B Side Etched/Stamped
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- EMI America B-8287
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
B•8287•S•45•501965•A•Z6 #2 BK OSide A Etched
B•8287•S•45•501970•Z3 #1 BK OSide B Etched
MASTERDISKSide A & B Stamped
X501965ASide A Label
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- EMI America B-8287
- Format
- 7", Single, Stereo, 45 RPM · promo
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- EMI America SPRO-9474EMI America SPRO-9475
- Format
- 12", Single, Promo
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- EMI America P-B-8287
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | EMI America ED-149First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Australia & New Zealand | EMI America AMI1606First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Australia & New Zealand | EMI America AMI1606First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Canada | Aquarius Records AQ6019First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Europe | EMI America 1C K 060-20 0969 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | EMI America 1C 006 20 0863 7 / EMI America 1C 006-20 0863 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | EMI America 1c006-20 0863 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Netherlands | EMI America 006 20 0863 7 / EMI America 1A 006-20 0863 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | New Zealand | EMI America F 8287First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Philippines | EMI America EMA-181-056First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | South Africa | EMI America 12AMIL(C) 2008646First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Spain | EMI America 006-2008637First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | EMI America V-19201First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | EMI America B-8287First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | EMI America SPRO-9474 / EMI America SPRO-9475First year12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Canada | Unidisc Spec-190012", Single, Reissue, Stereo | 12", Single, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ABoy In The Box4:26
- BSilent Talkin'4:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Boy In The Box are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Boy In The Box are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1985 and 2024.
When was Boy In The Box first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Canada, US, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is Aquarius Records AQ6019.
How do I tell if my copy of Boy In The Box is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AQ6019, V-19201, B-8287, SPRO-9474) 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 Boy In The Box 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.
