Vinyl pressings
by Karen Young · 1978
Bring On The Boys was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
9 pressings came out in 1978, 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.
70347-KY-1-A- WES22114X-A STERLINGA-Side Runout, variant 1
70348-KY-1-B- WES22114X STERLINGB-Side Runout, variant 1
XXXXX-KY-1-A WES-22114X-A STERLINGA-Side Runout, variant 2
XXXXX-KY-1-B STERLINGB-Side Runout, variant 2
70348-KY-1-BA-Side Runout
70347-KY-1-A STERLINGB-Side Runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Belgium | Atlantic 11234First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | France | Flarenasch 721.613First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 20 133First year12" | 12" |
| 1978 | Japan | Overseas Records MA-150-VFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | Japan | Overseas Records MA-150-VFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Atlantic ATL.11.234 / Atlantic ATL-11.234First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Atlantic ATL 20.133First year12", 45 RPM, Mono, Stereo · Mono | 12", 45 RPM, Mono, Stereo · Mono |
| 1978 | US | West End Records WES 22114XFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | West End Records KY-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1979 | France | Flarenasch 721.615 / Flarenasch 721 6157", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Germany | Ariola 100 302 / Ariola 100 302-1007", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Atlantic 2013312", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
12 vinyl pressings of Bring On The Boys are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, Belgium, France, Germany and more. One of them is West End Records WES 22114X.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WES 22114X, KY-1, 11234, 721.613) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 70347-KY-1-A- WES22114X-A STERLING and 70348-KY-1-B- WES22114X STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
