Greece
1977- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 17013
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
11559 A
11559 B
O.R.S. (Orlando Riva Sound)Moon Boots
Vinyl pressings
Moon Boots
by O.R.S. (Orlando Riva Sound) · 1977
19 pressings10 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Moon Boots was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Moon Boots
12 pressings came out in 1977, 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records 12T-6000Tom N' Jerry Records 12T-6000
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
P 12T-6000A X 1̶2̶D̶-̶2̶0̶4̶7̶ ̶A̶X̶ TM/JRRunout side A
P 12T-6000B 1̶2̶D̶-̶2̶0̶4̶7̶ ̶B̶ TM/JRRunout side B
12T-6000 ALabel side A
12T-6000 BLabel side B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records TZ 6000Tom N' Jerry Records TZ 6000
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
p TZ 6000A TM/JRRunout side A
p TZ 6000BS TM/JRRunout side B
TZ 6000 ALabel side A
TZ 6000 BLabel side B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records 12T-6000Tom N' Jerry Records 12T-6000
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
P 12T-6000A X 1̶2̶D̶-̶2̶0̶4̶7̶ ̶A̶X̶ TM/JRRunout A
P 12T-6000B 1̶2̶D̶-̶2̶0̶4̶7̶ ̶B̶ TM/JRRunout B
12T-6000 ALabel A
12T-6000 BLabel B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records TZ 6000Tom N' Jerry Records TZ 6000
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Salsoul Records 12T-6000Tom N' Jerry Records 12T-6000
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Advance, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | RCA Victor KPN1-0263First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Ariola 11 559 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Ariola 11 559 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1977 | Greece | Ariola 17013First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Italy | Philips 6025 188First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Italy | Philips AS 5000 418First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | Italy | Philips 6025 188First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | US | Salsoul Records 12T-6000 / Tom N' Jerry Records 12T-6000First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Salsoul Records 12T-6000 / Tom N' Jerry Records 12T-6000First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Salsoul Records TZ 6000 / Tom N' Jerry Records TZ 6000First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Salsoul Records 12T-6000 / Tom N' Jerry Records 12T-6000First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Advance, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Advance, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Salsoul Records TZ 6000 / Tom N' Jerry Records TZ 6000First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1978 | Brazil | Salsoul Records SDM-600012" | 12" |
| 1978 | Ecuador | Ariola 2400047", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1978 | France | Eurodisc 911148 / Eurodisc 115597", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AMoon Boots3:40
- BMoon Boots (Instrumental)3:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Moon Boots are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Moon Boots are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1977 and 1979.
When was Moon Boots first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Greece, US, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Ariola 17013.
How do I tell if my copy of Moon Boots is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 17013, 12T-6000, TZ 6000, KPN1-0263) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 11559 A and 11559 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Moon Boots 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.
