UK
November 8, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.11768
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XDRF-31992-TI-ITSide A runout
XDRF-31993-TI-ITSide B runout
K/TUK tax code, labels
SOther
HeinzCountry Boy
Vinyl pressings
Country Boy
by Heinz · 1963
15 pressings7 countriesPop RockRock
Country Boy was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Country Boy
15 pressings came out in 1963, 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.
UK
November 8, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.11768
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Label Variation
- Runout / matrix
XDRF-31992-T1-1TRunout side A
XDRF-31993-T1-1TRunout side B
K/TUK tax code, labels
XDR.31992Label side A
UK
November 8, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.11768
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Label Variation
- Runout / matrix
XDR.31992Side A label [Inverted]
XDR.31993Side B label [Inverted]
UK
November 8, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.11768
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XDR.31992Side A label [Inverted]
XDR31993Side B label [Inverted]
UK
November 8, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.11768
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
XDRF-31992-TI-ITSide A runout, stamped
XDRF-31993-TI-ITSide B runout, stamped
XDR.31992Side A label, inverted
XDR.31993Side B label, inverted
UK
November 8, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Decca F.11768
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Label Variation High S
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | Decca Y7131First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Belgium | Decca 23.455First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Denmark | Decca F.11768First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Hong Kong | Decca F.11768First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Ireland | Decca F.11768First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Sweden | Decca F.11768First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Sweden | Decca F.11768 / Decca F 11768First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Decca F.11768First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | UK | Decca F.11768First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Decca F.11768First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Decca F.11768First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Decca F.11768First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Decca F.11768First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Decca F.11768First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Decca F.11768First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ACountry Boy
- BLong Tall Jack
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Country Boy are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Country Boy are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Country Boy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in UK, Australia, Belgium, Denmark and more. One of them is Decca F.11768, released November 8, 1963.
How do I tell if my copy of Country Boy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F.11768, Y7131, 23.455) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XDRF-31992-TI-IT and XDRF-31993-TI-IT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Country Boy 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.