US
1983- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PD-13644
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
PD-13644-ASide A Label
PD-13644-BSide B Label
Nona HendryxB-Boys
Vinyl pressings
B-Boys
by Nona Hendryx · 1983
16 pressings6 countriesSoulFunkDiscoElectronic
B-Boys 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 B-Boys
13 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
- RCA PB-13643
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
PD-13644-ASide A Label
PD-13644-BSide B Label
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor JR-13644
- Format
- 12", Single, Promo
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor JK-13543
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- RCA JK-13643
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- RCA RCAT 344
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | RCA KD-10003First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | Canada | RCA PB-13643First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | France | RCA Victor PC 61114First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | RCA PB-60110First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | Netherlands | RCA PC 60111First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | UK | RCA RCAT 344First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | RCA RCA 344First year7" | 7" |
| 1983 | UK | RCA RCAT 344First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | RCA Victor PD-13644First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | US | RCA Victor JR-13644First year12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | RCA PB-13643First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | US | RCA Victor JK-13543First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | RCA JK-13643First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Mexico | RCA Victor TEC•13412", Single | 12", Single |
| 1984 | Mexico | RCA Victor Disco-tec13412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AB-Boys6:35
- BB-Boys (Instrumental)6:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of B-Boys are there?
16 vinyl pressings of B-Boys are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was B-Boys first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is RCA Victor PD-13644.
How do I tell if my copy of B-Boys is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PD-13644, PB-13643, JR-13644, JK-13543) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PD-13644-A and PD-13644-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is B-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.
