Germany
2002- Label and catalog number
- Super M Records SMR006
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Vinyl pressings
by DJ Sammy · 2002
Boys Of Summer was first pressed on vinyl in 2002. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
6 pressings came out in 2002, the album's first year, in 4 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.
8714866 948 12 - A3Etching A-side
8714866 948 12 - B2Etching B-side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Germany | Super M Records SMR006First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2002 | Italy | Reactor RA 011First year12" | 12" |
| 2002 | US | Robbins 76869-72075-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 2002 | US | Robbins REAB-72075-1 / Robbins 76869-72075-1First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2002 | Netherlands | Digidance 8714866 948 12First year12" | 12" |
| 2002 | Netherlands | Digidance 8714866 948 12First year12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 2003 | UK | Data Records DATA49P312", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2003 | UK | Data Records SMY 112", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing, Promo |
| 2003 | UK | Data Records DATA49P212", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2003 | UK | Data Records DATA49P112", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2003 | UK | Data Records12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 2003 | UK | Data Records DATA49T12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 2005 | France | Overdance! OR 9040-612" | 12" |
13 vinyl pressings of Boys Of Summer are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 2002 and 2005.
The earliest pressings are from 2002, in Germany, US, Netherlands, Italy. One of them is Super M Records SMR006.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SMR006, 76869-72075-1, REAB-72075-1, 8714866 948 12) 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.
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.