US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Derby Records D-1003
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MR 45M-106 Δ47542A-Side Runout Etching
MR 45M-107 Δ47542-XB-Side Runout Etching
D-106Side A Label
D-107Side B Label
Mel CarterWhen A Boy Falls In Love / So Wonderful
Vinyl pressings
When A Boy Falls In Love / So Wonderful
by Mel Carter · 1963
10 pressings6 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
When A Boy Falls In Love / So Wonderful was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 When A Boy Falls In Love / So Wonderful
9 pressings came out in 1963, 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Derby Records D-1003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
45M-106 Δ47542Runout side A, etched (Variant 1)
45M-107 Δ47542-XRunout side B, etched (Variant 1)
MR 45M-106 1 Δ 47542A-Side Runout Etching (Variant 2)
MR 45M-107 Δ 47542-xB-Side Runout Etching (Variant 2)
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Derby Records D-1003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MR 45M-106 Δ47542A-Side Runout Etching
MR 45M-107 Δ47542-XB-Side Runout Etching
D-106Side A Label
D-107Side B Label
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Pye International 7N.25212
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1963- Label and catalog number
- Pye International 7N.25212
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australia
1963- Label and catalog number
- London Records HL-2131
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45.D.106 7XLON2082A-Side: etched
45.D.107 7XLON2083B-Side: etched
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | London Records HL-2131First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Belgium | Moonglow 5213First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Canada | Reo 8727XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Netherlands | CNR 9026First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1963 | UK | Pye International 7N.25212First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | UK | Pye International 7N.25212First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | US | Derby Records D-1003First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1963 | US | Derby Records D-1003First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | US | Derby Records D-1003First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | ABKCO 40407", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AWhen A Boy Falls In Love2:46
- BSo Wonderful1:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of When A Boy Falls In Love / So Wonderful are there?
10 vinyl pressings of When A Boy Falls In Love / So Wonderful are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was When A Boy Falls In Love / So Wonderful first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Derby Records D-1003.
How do I tell if my copy of When A Boy Falls In Love / So Wonderful is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use D-1003, 7N.25212, HL-2131, 5213) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MR 45M-106 Δ47542 and MR 45M-107 Δ47542-X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is When A Boy Falls In Love / So Wonderful 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.