US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Arista SP-153
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
Melissa ManchesterMy Boyfriend's Back
Vinyl pressings
My Boyfriend's Back
by Melissa Manchester · 1983
10 pressings5 countriesPop
My Boyfriend's Back 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 My Boyfriend's Back
10 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 5 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS 1-9014
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
AI AS-1-9014-SA -2 STERLINGRunout side A
A2 AS-1-9014-SB -1 STERLINGRunout side B
AS 1-9014-SALabel A
AS 1-9014-SBLabel B
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS 1057
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Australia
1983- Label and catalog number
- Arista K-9093
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1983- Label and catalog number
- Arista X 13106Arista X-13106
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
4 SMX61041 P2B 7:34A runout
6 SMX61042 3:13 P2BB runout
MX-61041A label
MX-61042B label
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS 1-9014
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, 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 | Australia | Arista K-9093First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Australia | Arista X 13106 / Arista X-13106First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1983 | Canada | Arista AS 1-9014First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Canada | Arista AS 1057First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | New Zealand | Arista K 9093First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Scandinavia | Arista ARI 12.8316First year12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Scandinavia | Arista ARI 8316First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | US | Arista SP-153First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Arista AS 1-9014First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1983 | US | Arista AS 1057First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AMy Boyfriend's Back3:25
- BLooking For The Perfect Ahh3:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of My Boyfriend's Back are there?
10 vinyl pressings of My Boyfriend's Back are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was My Boyfriend's Back first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and more. One of them is Arista SP-153.
How do I tell if my copy of My Boyfriend's Back is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-153, AS 1-9014, AS 1057, K-9093) 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 My Boyfriend's Back 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.
