US
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4778
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria pressing
- Runout / matrix
1 S SP-5293-RE1-SM2 MCR+BreSide A, etched
2 S SP-5294-SM1 MCR+BreSide B, etched
SP-5293Side A, label
SP-5294Side B, label
Garland JeffreysAmerican Boy & Girl
Vinyl pressings
American Boy & Girl
by Garland Jeffreys · 1979
13 pressings7 countriesPop RockReggae-PopRockReggae
American Boy & Girl was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 American Boy & Girl
10 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 6 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4778
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SP∙5293∙RE1-P3 MCR Joe pRunout side A
SP∙5294-P3 MCR Joe pRunout side B
SP-5293Label side A
SP-5294Label side B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4778
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute pressing
- Runout / matrix
T SP-5293-RE1-TH5 MCR+BreSide A, etched
T 1 SP-5294-TH3 MCR+BreSide B, etched
T1 SP-5293-RE1-TH2 MCR+BreSide A, etched Variant 1
SP-5293Side A, label
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLH 64778
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AMLH 64778 A1 SP. 5293-INT1 MCR SM <Side A runout
AMLH 64778 B1 Bob J. <Side B runout
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLH 64778
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
AMLH 64778 A1Stamped, Side A Runout
AMLH 64778 B1Stamped, Side B Runout
SP 5293 INT 1Etched, Side A Runout
SP 5294 INT 2Etched, Side B Runout
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records L 37024
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SMX-54661 2BSide 1 runout hand etched
SMX-54662 2BSide 2 runout hand etched
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | A&M Records L 37024First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4778First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4778First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Europe | A&M Records AMLH 64778First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | New Zealand | A&M Records L 37024First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | A&M Records AMLH 64778First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | A&M Records AMLH 64778First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1979 | US | A&M Records SP-4778First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | A&M Records SP-4778First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | A&M Records SP-4778First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | US | A&M Records SP-4778LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | A&M Records AMNP 118LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | A&M Records 394 778-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Livin' For Me4:19
- A2Bad Dream2:44
- A3City Kids5:12
- A4American Boy & Girl3:52
- A5Matador4:38
- B1Night Of The Living Dead4:43
- B2Bring Back The Love3:28
- B3Ship Of Fools3:00
- B4Shoot The Moonlight Out3:23
- B5If Mao Could See Me Now5:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of American Boy & Girl are there?
13 vinyl pressings of American Boy & Girl are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was American Boy & Girl first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is A&M Records SP-4778.
How do I tell if my copy of American Boy & Girl is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-4778, AMLH 64778, L 37024) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1 S SP-5293-RE1-SM2 MCR+Bre and 2 S SP-5294-SM1 MCR+Bre. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is American Boy & Girl 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.
