Belgium
1985- Label and catalog number
- Indisc DID 127758
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
Vinyl pressings
Swiss Boy
by Lou Sern · 1985
16 pressings9 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Swiss Boy was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Swiss Boy
3 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Belgium
1985- Label and catalog number
- Indisc DIS7758
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DIS-7758-A PYRunout side A
DIS-7758-B PYRunout side B
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 8620
- 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 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Belgium | Indisc DID 127758First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Belgium | Indisc DIS7758First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | Carrere 8620First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | France | Carrere 139657" | 7" |
| 1986 | Germany | Papagayo 1C 006 15 6086 77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Italy | Esquire Records SQ 8750212", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | Italy | Esquire Records SQ 870027" | 7" |
| 1986 | Philippines | Mobile Disco Records DMS-87217", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Portugal | Transmedia 8750212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Portugal | Transmedia 870027", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Spain | Sanni Records SR 1337", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Spain | Sanni Records SR 1213312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Spain | Sanni Records SR 1337", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | Greyhound Records GRY 00412", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Philippines | Mobile Disco Records DMDS-866012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Special Edition | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Special Edition |
Tracklist
- ASwiss Boy5:05
- BCuckoo Clock (Instrumental)5:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Swiss Boy are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Swiss Boy are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1985 and 1987.
When was Swiss Boy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Belgium, France. One of them is Indisc DID 127758.
How do I tell if my copy of Swiss Boy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DID 127758, DIS7758, 8620) 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 Swiss 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.