US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Sound Of New York S.N.Y. 5104
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Vinyl pressings
When Boys Talk
by Indeep · 1983
28 pressings11 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
When Boys Talk was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 When Boys Talk
26 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 10 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Sound Of New York SNY 604
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SNY-604-A-19Label Side A
SNY-604-B-19Label Side B
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Sound Of New York S.N.Y. 5104
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORKRunout Both Sides
HERBIE JR :-)Runout Both Sides
SNY-5104-ARunout Side A
SNY-5104-BRunout Side B
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Sound Of New York S.N.Y. 5104
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERbIE JR :v) SNY-5104-A-1A-Side Runout
MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERbIE JR :v) SNY-5104-BB-Side Runout
SNY-5104-A-19A-Side Label
SNY-5104-B-19B-Side Label
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Sound Of New York SNY 5104
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK Herbie Jr :v) P SNY-5104-A x 1A-Side Runout Etching
MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK Herbie Jr :v) P SNY-5104-B 1B-Side Runout Etching
SNY 5104 AA-Side Label
SNY 5104 BB-Side Label
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Sound Of New York S.N.Y. 5104
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s27 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | Sound Of New York SNY 5104First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Canada | Sound Of New York SNY 604XFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1983 | France | Sound Of New York 310976 / Vogue 310976First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1983 | France | Vogue 101764 / Sound Of New York 101764First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | France | Vogue 101764 / Sound Of New York 101764First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | Sound Of New York 811 992-7 / Sound Of New York 811 992-7 MEFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | Sound Of New York 811 992-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Germany | Sound Of New York 811 992-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Mexico | Trebol TI 70687First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Mexico | Musart MI 31030-AFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Portugal | Sound Of New York SNY 4090First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | Scandinavia | Sound Of New York SNY-604First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Scandinavia | Sound Of New York SNY-5104First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | South Africa | Sound Of New York XPD 2154First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | South Africa | Sound Of New York PD 2153First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Not On Label7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1When Boys Talk5:54
- A2When Boys Talk (Acapella)3:13
- B1When Boys Talk (Instrumental)3:00
- B2When Boys Talk (Scratch Version A)1:56
- B3When Boys Talk (Scratch Version B)2:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of When Boys Talk are there?
28 vinyl pressings of When Boys Talk are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was When Boys Talk first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Sound Of New York S.N.Y. 5104.
How do I tell if my copy of When Boys Talk is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S.N.Y. 5104, SNY 604, SNY 5104, SNYL 3) 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 When Boys Talk 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.
