UK
July 25, 1994- Label and catalog number
- Deconstruction 74321 22332 1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7432 1223321 A-1-1-Side A runout stamped
THE EXCHANGE - NILZSides A + B runout etched
7432 1223321 B-1-1-Side B runout stamped
Hed BoysGirls + Boys
Vinyl pressings
Girls + Boys
by Hed Boys · 1994
10 pressings3 countriesHouseElectronic
Girls + Boys was first pressed on vinyl in 1994. 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 Girls + Boys
7 pressings came out in 1994, the album's first year, in 3 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.
UK
1994- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label HED 1
- Format
- 12", Single Sided, White Label
UK
1994- Label and catalog number
- Deconstruction HB 002
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
HB 002-A₁A side runout etched
HB 002-B₁B side runout etched
UK
1994- Label and catalog number
- Deconstruction HB00 1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1994- Label and catalog number
- Logic Records LUS 005Logic Records 79591-59001-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1994- Label and catalog number
- Logic Records LUS 005Logic Records 79591-59001-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
79591-59001-A SP 1-1Etched side A
79591-59001-B SP 1-1Etched side B
STERLINGStamped, sides A & B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Canada | Logic Records LUS 004 / Logic Records 79591-59001-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1994 | UK | Not On Label HED 1First year12", Single Sided, White Label | 12", Single Sided, White Label |
| 1994 | UK | Deconstruction HB 002First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | UK | Deconstruction HB00 1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | US | Logic Records LUS 005 / Logic Records 79591-59001-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1994 | US | Logic Records LUS 005 / Logic Records 79591-59001-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | UK | Deconstruction 74321 22332 1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1995 | UK | Deconstruction GIRLS00112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | UK | Deconstruction 74321 32203 1 / Seka Records 74321 32203 112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Not On Label 5900512", White Label | 12", White Label |
Tracklist
- AGirls + Boys (Seka Mix)
- BGirls + Boys (Mo Head Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Girls + Boys are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Girls + Boys are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1994 and 1995.
When was Girls + Boys first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1994, in UK, US, Canada. One of them is Deconstruction 74321 22332 1, released July 25, 1994.
How do I tell if my copy of Girls + Boys is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 74321 22332 1, HED 1, HB 002, HB00 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7432 1223321 A-1-1- and THE EXCHANGE - NILZ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Girls + Boys 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.