UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZB 40343
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
ZB . 40343-A1 MT. 1 A PenthouseA side runout, etched/stamped
ZB . 40343-B1 11 A PenthouseB side runout, etched/stamped
Maureen SteeleBoys Will Be Boys
Vinyl pressings
Boys Will Be Boys
by Maureen Steele · 1985
13 pressings6 countriesSynth-popFunkElectronicFunk / Soul
Boys Will Be Boys 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 Boys Will Be Boys
13 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown 4542MG
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
4542-MGA-67336-15B ZET #13 KVEP MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERbIE JR :^) M+MSide A runout
4542-MG-B-67272-15A ZET #13 EJUX MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERbIE JR :^)Side B runout
67336Side A label
67272Side B label
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown 4542MG
- Format
- 12" · SRPCW Pressing
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1807 MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown 4542MG
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
4542-MGA-67336-15A ZET #/3 KVEP MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERbIE Jr :>) M+MRunout side A etched/stamped
4542-MG-B-67272-67334-15B ZET #/3 EJUX MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERbIE Jr :>)Runout side B etched/stamped
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1807 MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia & New Zealand | Motown 4542-MGFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Australia & New Zealand | Motown 4542MGFirst year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1985 | Canada | Motown M1807XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | Motown ZB 40093First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | Motown ZB 40343First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | UK & Europe | Motown ZT 40344First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK & Europe | Motown ZT 40344First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1985 | US | Motown 4542MGFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | US | Motown 4542MGFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Motown 4542MGFirst year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | US | Motown 1807 MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | Motown 1807 MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Motown 1807MFFirst year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABoys Will Be Boys
- BRock My Heart
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Boys Will Be Boys are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Boys Will Be Boys are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Boys Will Be Boys first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, US, Australia & New Zealand, Canada and more. One of them is Motown ZB 40343.
How do I tell if my copy of Boys Will Be Boys is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZB 40343, 4542MG, 1807 MF, 1807MF) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZB . 40343-A1 MT. 1 A Penthouse and ZB . 40343-B1 11 A Penthouse. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Boys Will Be Boys 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.