US
1987- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records L33-17495
- Format
- 12", Promo
Vinyl pressings
Mercedes Boy
by Pebbles · 1987
26 pressings8 countriesFreestyleContemporary R&BFunk / SoulPop
Mercedes Boy was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Mercedes Boy
1 pressing came out in 1987, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | US | MCA Records L33-17495First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Australia | MCA Records 7-25808287", 45 RPM, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint |
| 1988 | Australia | MCA Records 0-25802712", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-532797", Stereo | 7", Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | MCA Records 258 028-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Germany | MCA Records 258 027-012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Germany | MCA Records 258 027-012", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | MCA Records 258 028-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Philippines | MCA Records MS-88-201 / MCA Records MCA-532797", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Philippines | MCA Records MEP-88-121412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | MCA Records WMCAT 1248 DL12", 45 RPM, Advance, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Advance, Single |
| 1988 | US | MCA Records MCA-2383812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | MCA Records MCA-532797", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | MCA Records MCA-532797", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | MCA Records MCA-2383812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | US | Collectables COL 900867", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AMercedes Boy
- BLove/Hate (From "Beverly Hills Cop II")
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mercedes Boy are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Mercedes Boy are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1987 and 1994.
When was Mercedes Boy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US. One of them is MCA Records L33-17495.
How do I tell if my copy of Mercedes Boy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use L33-17495) 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 Mercedes Boy 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.
