South Africa
1962- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 41.584
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Duane EddyBoss Guitar
Vinyl pressings
Boss Guitar
by Duane Eddy · 1962
19 pressings12 countriesRock & RollRock
Boss Guitar was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Boss Guitar
1 pressing came out in 1962, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | South Africa | RCA Victor 41.584First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Australia | RCA 1014577", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1963 | Brazil | RCA Victor LC-160247", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | RCA Victor 47-81317", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Canada | RCA Victor 47-81317", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Germany | RCA 47-81317", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Greece | RCA Victor 47g 9267", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Ireland | RCA Victor 45-ERC 13297", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Italy | RCA Victor 45N-1345 / RCA Victor 47 - 81317", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | New Zealand | RCA 603367", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Spain | RCA Victor 47-81317", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | UK | RCA Victor 45-RCA 13297", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | RCA Victor 45-RCA 13297", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | RCA Victor 45-RCA 13297", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | RCA Victor 45-RCA 13297", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABoss Guitar2:24
- BThe Desert Rat2:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Boss Guitar are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Boss Guitar are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1962 and 1963.
When was Boss Guitar first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in South Africa. One of them is RCA Victor 41.584.
How do I tell if my copy of Boss Guitar is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 41.584) 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 Boss Guitar 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.
