Italy
1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic 654671 6Epic EPC 654671 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CI EPC 654671-6-1L-19-1-89-DD-cgdRunout side A
CI EPC 654671-6-2L-19-1-89-DD-cgdRunout side B
Papa WinnieRootsie & Boopsie
Vinyl pressings
Rootsie & Boopsie
by Papa Winnie · 1989
14 pressings7 countriesReggae-PopElectronicReggae
Rootsie & Boopsie was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Rootsie & Boopsie
14 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Italy
1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic 654671 7Epic EPC 654671 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CI EPC 654671-7-1N - 19-01-89 - DD - [cgd logo]Runout area side A
CI EPC 654671-7-2N - 19-01-89 - DD - [cgd logo]Runout area side B
Italy
1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic 654671 1Epic EPC 654671 1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Italy
1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic 654671 8Epic EPC 654671 8
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CIEPC654671-8-I-L-9-6-89-DD-Side A
CIEPC654671-8-2L-9-6-89-DD-Side B
CI EPC 654671-1LLabel Side A
CI EPC 654671-2LLabel Side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic 654671 1Epic EPC 654671 1
- Format
- 12"
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic 654671 7
- 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Europe | Epic 654671 7 / Epic EPC 654671 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Epic 654671 6 / Epic EPC 654671 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Greece | Epic 654671 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Italy | Epic 654671 6 / Epic EPC 654671 6First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | Italy | Epic 654671 7 / Epic EPC 654671 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Italy | Epic 654671 1 / Epic EPC 654671 1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | Italy | Epic 654671 8 / Epic EPC 654671 8First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Portugal | Epic 654671 7First year7" | 7" |
| 1989 | Spain | Epic 654671 8 / Epic EPC 654671 8First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Spain | Epic ARIE 2153First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Spain | Epic EPC 654671 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Epic 654671 1 / Epic EPC 654671 1First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | UK | Epic 654671 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Germany | Epic 654671 7 / Epic EPC 654671 7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- Rootsie & Boopsie
- A.1Medley: You Are My Sunshine
- A.2Take Me Home Country Roads
- Rootsie & Boopsie (Radio Version)
- B1.1Medley: You Are My Sunshine
- B1.2Take Me Home Country Roads
- Rootsie & Boopsie (Beach Version)
- B2.1Medley: You Are My Sunshine
- B2.2Take Me Home Country Roads
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rootsie & Boopsie are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Rootsie & Boopsie are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Rootsie & Boopsie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Italy, UK, Germany, Europe and more. One of them is Epic 654671 6.
How do I tell if my copy of Rootsie & Boopsie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 654671 6, 654671 7, 654671 1, 654671 8) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CI EPC 654671-6-1L-19-1-89-DD-cgd and CI EPC 654671-6-2L-19-1-89-DD-cgd. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rootsie & Boopsie 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.