UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mercury JODY 112
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Jody WatleyWhere The Boys Are
Vinyl pressings
Where The Boys Are
by Jody Watley · 1984
11 pressings6 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronic
Where The Boys Are was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Where The Boys Are
10 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mercury JODY 1
- Format
- 7"
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mercury JODY 1Phonogram JODY 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mercury JODY 112 DJ
- Format
- 12", Promo
Australasia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 880 349-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- PolyGram 880 349-1
- Format
- 12"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australasia | Mercury 880 349-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Australia | PolyGram 880 349-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | France | Mercury 880 349-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Germany | Mercury 880 349-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Germany | Mercury 880 349-1 QFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Mercury 880 349-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Mercury JODY 112First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Mercury JODY 112 DJFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | UK | Mercury JODY 1First year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | UK | Mercury JODY 1 / Phonogram JODY 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Mercury 880 349-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AWhere The Boys Are
- B1My House (4-Free)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Where The Boys Are are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Where The Boys Are are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Where The Boys Are first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Australasia, Australia, France and more. One of them is Mercury JODY 112.
How do I tell if my copy of Where The Boys Are is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JODY 112, JODY 1, JODY 112 DJ, 880 349-7) 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 Where The Boys Are 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.
