Italy
1997- Label and catalog number
- Nitelite Records NL 9702
- Format
- 12"
GalaLet A Boy Cry
Vinyl pressings
Let A Boy Cry
by Gala · 1997
13 pressings7 countriesEuro HouseElectronic
Let A Boy Cry was first pressed on vinyl in 1997. 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 Let A Boy Cry
12 pressings came out in 1997, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Italy
1997- Label and catalog number
- Nitelite Records NL 1797
- Format
- 12" · Red Transparent
Italy
1997- Label and catalog number
- Nitelite Records NL 9702
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Big Life BLRT 140
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BLR.T-140-A1 THE EXCHANGESide A runout
BLR.T-140-B1Side B runout
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Big Life BLRPA 140
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- Big Life BLRPB 140
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Belgium | Private Life Music 2105832First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1997 | France | Scorpio Music 192 261-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1997 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 8602-12First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1997 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 8602-12 / ZYX Music ZYX 8602 12First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1997 | Italy | Nitelite Records NL 9702First year12" | 12" |
| 1997 | Italy | Nitelite Records NL 1797First year12" · Colored vinyl | 12" · Colored vinyl |
| 1997 | Italy | Nitelite Records NL 9702First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1997 | Netherlands | Fact FACT 003First year12" | 12" |
| 1997 | Spain | Vendetta Records VENMX 80First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1997 | UK | Big Life BLRT 140First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1997 | UK | Big Life BLRPA 140First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | UK | Big Life BLRPB 140First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Italy | Do It Yourself DIY06621112", Maxi-Single, Reissue | 12", Maxi-Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Let A Boy Cry (Full Vocals Mix)5:06
- A2Let A Boy Cry (Edit Mix)3:20
- AALet A Boy Cry (The Glittering Mix)7:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let A Boy Cry are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Let A Boy Cry are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1997 and 2026.
When was Let A Boy Cry first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1997, in Italy, UK, Belgium, France and more. One of them is Nitelite Records NL 9702.
How do I tell if my copy of Let A Boy Cry is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NL 9702, NL 1797, BLRT 140, BLRPA 140) 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 Let A Boy Cry 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.
