US
1977- Label and catalog number
- ABC Dot DO-2088
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DO-2088-A Ⓘ SX F \ SSide A, etched
DO-2088-B-1B RFS/MC SX D \ SSide B, etched
DO-2088-ASide A, label
DO-2088-BSide B, label
Vinyl pressings
Country Boy
by Don Williams · 1977
24 pressings10 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Country Boy was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Country Boy
13 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 9 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records DO-2088
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
1S \ S DO-2088-A ① D1Side A
1S DO-2088-B 1B RFS/MC C5Side B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records DO 2088MCA Records DO-2088
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DO-2088A W2Runout side A
DO-2088B W2Runout side B
DO-2088On label
(DO-2088-A)Label side A
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCL 5233
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ABCL-5233-A 3 CEtched, Side A
ABCL-5233-B-2 CEtched, Side B
ABCL-5233-A-5 2 Cside A, variant 2
ABCL-5233-B-5 1 1 Aside B, variant 2
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records ABCL 5233
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ABCL-5233-A-6Etched, Side A. Variant 1
ABCL-5233-B-6Etched, Side B. Variant 1
ABCL-5233-A-4Etched, Side A. Variant 2
ABCL-5233-B-4Etched, Side B. Variant 2
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCL 5233
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ABCL 5233 A//2 E420 RCSide A, variant 1
ABCL 5233 B// E420Side B, variant 1
ABCL 5233 A//2▽E420 11 11 RCSide A, variant 2
ABCL 5233 B//2▽E420 11 9Side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia & New Zealand | ABC Dot DO-2088First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | ABC Dot DO-2088First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | ABC Dot 9310-2088LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | Germany | ABC Dot 66 580 2LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1977 | Germany | ABC Dot 25 455 XOTFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | ABC Dot YX-8117-AOFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Netherlands | ABC DOT 25455 XOTFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | New Zealand | ABC Dot DO-2088First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | South Africa | ABC Records ABCL 263First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | ABC Records ABCL 5233First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | MCA Records ABCL 5233First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | ABC Records ABCL 5233First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | ABC Dot DO-2088First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | ABC Dot DO-2088LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1977 | US | ABC Dot DO-2088LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | MCA Records MDO-2088LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | Canada | MCA Records MDO-2088LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | US | MCA Records DO 2088 / MCA Records DO-2088LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | MCA Records MDO-2088LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | ABC Dot DO-2088 / ABC Dot DO 2088LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1I'm Just A Country Boy3:01
- A2Louisiana Saturday Night2:20
- A3Overlookin' And Underthinkin'3:26
- A4Sneakin' Around2:40
- A5Look Around You2:55
- B1I've Got A Winner In You2:34
- B2Rake And Ramblin' Man2:50
- B3Too Many Tears (To Make Love Strong)3:18
- B4It's Gotta Be Magic2:48
- B5Falling In Love2:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Country Boy are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Country Boy are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1977 and 1983.
When was Country Boy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Australia & New Zealand, Canada and more. One of them is ABC Dot DO-2088.
How do I tell if my copy of Country Boy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DO-2088, DO 2088, ABCL 5233, 25 455 XOT) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DO-2088-A Ⓘ SX F \ S and DO-2088-B-1B RFS/MC SX D \ S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Country 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.
