US
July 1966- Label and catalog number
- Smash Records SRS-707-C
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Jukebox, Stereo
James BrownPlays New Breed (The Boo-Ga-Loo)
Vinyl pressings
Plays New Breed (The Boo-Ga-Loo)
by James Brown · 1966
16 pressings4 countriesSoulRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul
Plays New Breed (The Boo-Ga-Loo) was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Plays New Breed (The Boo-Ga-Loo)
13 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Smash Records MGS 27080Smash Records MGS-27080
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 27080A S1 MRA-side runout stamp
MG 27080B S1 MRB-side runout stamp
BMI
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Smash Records SRS 67080Smash Records SRS-67080
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR 67080-A- S3 MR IISide A runout, stamped ["MR II" etched]
SR 67080-B- S1 MR R-IISide B runout, stamped ["MR R-II" etched]
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Smash Records SRS 67080Smash Records MGS 67080
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute pressing
- Runout / matrix
SR 67080-A- S1 CIIIII TStamped in runout A
SR 67080-C- S1 EI TStamped in runout B
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Smash Records MGS-27080
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Smash Records SRS 67080Smash Records SRS-67080
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Mercury Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SR 67080-A- S4 MR IISide A runout
SR 67080-B- S3 MR I ASide B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Mercury SRS 67080First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | Smash Records MGS-27080 / Mercury MGS-27080First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Smash Records SRS 67080First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | Smash Records MGS-27080First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Philips BL 7718 / Philips BL.7718First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | UK | Philips SBL 7718 / Philips SBL.7718First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Smash Records MGS 27080 / Smash Records MGS-27080First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Smash Records SRS 67080 / Smash Records SRS-67080First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Smash Records SRS 67080 / Smash Records MGS 67080First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Smash Records MGS-27080First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Smash Records SRS 67080First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Smash Records SRS 67080 / Smash Records SRS-67080First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Smash Records SRS-707-CFirst year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Jukebox, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Jukebox, Stereo |
| 1967 | Taiwan | First Record FL-S1433 / First Record (S) FL-1433LP, Album, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1967 | Taiwan | First Record FL-S1433 / First Record (S) FL-1433LP, Album, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Smash Records SRS 67080LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1New Breed3:42
- A2Slow Walk5:46
- A3Vonshelia5:54
- A4Fat Bag4:16
- B1Jabo2:35
- B2Lost In The Mood Of Changes2:00
- B3All About My Girl6:25
- B4Hooks2:30
- B5Sumpin' Else7:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Plays New Breed (The Boo-Ga-Loo) are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Plays New Breed (The Boo-Ga-Loo) are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1966 and 1967.
When was Plays New Breed (The Boo-Ga-Loo) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Smash Records SRS-707-C, released July 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of Plays New Breed (The Boo-Ga-Loo) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SRS-707-C, MGS 27080, SRS 67080, MGS-27080) 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 Plays New Breed (The Boo-Ga-Loo) 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.
