Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Zanza Records ZR 0118
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BR 54023 A BIS ZR 118 ARunout side A
BR 54023 B ZR 118 B MIXRunout side B
Life, Love & LibertyYoung Boy
Vinyl pressings
Young Boy
by Life, Love & Liberty · 1983
10 pressings6 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Young Boy 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 Young Boy
9 pressings came out in 1983, 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.
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records BR 50288
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BR . 50288 . A BISRunout area side A
BR . 50288 . B BISRunout area side B
Belgium
1983- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records BR 50288
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
France
1983- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records 8266Carrere 8266
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
8266/1Label side A
8266/2Label side B
France
1983- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records 13235Carrere 13235
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- Ultraphone 6.20314
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Belgium | Baby Records BR 50288First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | France | Baby Records 8266 / Carrere 8266First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | France | Baby Records 13235 / Carrere 13235First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Germany | Ultraphone 6.20314First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Italy | Zanza Records ZR 0118First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | Baby Records BR 50288First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Peru | Baby Records 4458First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Portugal | Baby Records BAB 03-20First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Portugal | Baby Records BAB 03-02First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Germany | Ultraphone 6.14 095 / Ultraphone 6.14095 AC7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AYoung Boy4:52
- BYoung Boy (Instrumental)4:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Young Boy are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Young Boy are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Young Boy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Italy, Belgium, France, Germany and more. One of them is Zanza Records ZR 0118.
How do I tell if my copy of Young Boy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZR 0118, BR 50288, 8266, 13235) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BR 54023 A BIS ZR 118 A and BR 54023 B ZR 118 B MIX. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Young 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.