US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Phillips International PILP 1975
- Format
- LP, Album
Frank Frost With The NighthawksHey Boss Man!
Vinyl pressings
Hey Boss Man!
by Frank Frost With The Nighthawks · 1962
11 pressings6 countriesElectric BluesHarmonica BluesBlues
Hey Boss Man! 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 Hey Boss Man!
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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | US | Phillips International PILP 1975First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | UK | Charly Records CRM 2011LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1981 | UK | Charly Records CRM 2011LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1988 | Japan | Phillips International PILP 1975 / P-Vine Records PLP-360LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1988 | Japan | Phillips International PILP-1975 / P-Vine Records PLP-360LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Europe | Doxy DOK315LP, Reissue, Stereo, CD, Album, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo, CD, Album, Stereo |
| 2012 | Germany | Phillips International PILP 1975 / Phillips International LP 1975LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | USA & Europe | Sun PILP 1975 / ORG Music ORGM-2073LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | USA & Europe | Destination Moon DMOO051LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Charly Records CRM 2011LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Sun CRM 2011LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Everything's Alright
- A2Lucky To Be Living
- A3Jelly Roll King
- A4Baby You're So Kind
- A5Gonna Make You Mine
- A6Now Twist
- B1Big Boss Man
- B2Jack's Jump
- B3So Tired Living By Myself
- B4Now What You Gonna Do
- B5Pocket Full Of Shells
- B6Just Come On Home
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hey Boss Man! are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Hey Boss Man! are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1962 and 2023.
When was Hey Boss Man! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US. One of them is Phillips International PILP 1975.
How do I tell if my copy of Hey Boss Man! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PILP 1975) 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 Hey Boss Man! 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.